I don't see him in the top 10 unless a team sees something in him other teams don't.
Not saying yay or nay regarding Collberg but there are always some surprises like Scheifele at 7 or McIllrath at 10 so I wouldn't be terribly surprised.
Both Forsberg and Collberg could rise with a strong U18 showing. Personally I'd rather see Collberg picked where he is projected to be picked, Washington, Buffalo, Dallas, are in that range and I think he would fit well into their systems. Ottawa trading up to pick him would be great to see as well, with all their young Swedes.
thoughts after U18 WC's? H.Lindholm sure firstrounder?
Late first, early second. I'm not that high on him hence why i think he'll go that early. Could see Edmondon pick him witht their second round pick if he's still there(though i hope they don't).
I will eat my hat if Lindholm is not picked in the first round, he will likely go top half of it. Not sure about Byström, he was constantly outperformed by Lindholm and was not very good in the final but solid in other games.
Calle Andersson will probably rise a bit in the rankings, thought he had a good tournament apart from the final. He is not far from Byström in terms of skill.
Collberg played well against the lesser teams but could not step up when it was needed, completely invisible in the last game. His stock did not change a whole lot I think, he did show off his wrister and his skating at times.
Forsberg might rise, or at least stay where he is currently ranked. He had a good tournament and was one of very few who actually showed up in the final game.
Erik Karlsson also had an ok tournament, thought he actually played pretty well against the US.
Swedish players generally tend to rise in the rankings after this tournament, I thought everyone played well up until today where most guys disappeared. I would not be surprised one bit if Forsberg & Lindholm are the first swedes to be drafted in June. Lots of interesting 2013 draftees in Possler, Wennberg, E. Lindholm, Burakowsky, J De La Rose that had a big impact on this team.
Hampus Lindholm looks like a Brodin with size, although perhaps without Jonas' spectacular skating. Wouldn't be surprised to see him go top ten. The last few months made me a big fan of his.
Forsberg will surely go top 5. Has so much going for him with his size and skillset.
Collberg I like a lot. Really shifty player. Still the size issue is there. Also was a bit disappointing how he couldn't seem to get anything done against the strong US defense. Will probably go mid-first.
Not sure what to make of Byström. Didn't really wow me in any of the games I saw.. then again I haven't seen him a lot in the SEL this year and the stream was atrocious in some games, heh.
Agree that next years class looks really good at this point.
Would you guys take Åberg or Ludvig Byström or Dansk or Lindholm? I have lots of depth at forwards. Just wondering because I have to pick between those guys for the draft. I am the
Would you guys take Åberg or Ludvig Byström or Dansk or Lindholm? I have lots of depth at forwards. Just wondering because I have to pick between those guys for the draft. I am the
Lindholm is clearly the best guy out of the bunch.
Late first, early second. I'm not that high on him hence why i think he'll go that early. Could see Edmondon pick him witht their second round pick if he's still there(though i hope they don't).
Well... I feel stupid right now. But i'm still not as high on him as others seem to be. I hope i'm wrong.
suprised that Emil Lundberg and Gustav Rydahl went undrafted..
ROUND 1
6 Anaheim Ducks Hampus Lindholm (D) Rögle
11 Washington Capitals Filip Forsberg (LW/RW) Leksand
ROUND 2
31 Columbus Blue Jackets Oscar Dansk (G) Brynäs
33 Montréal Canadiens Sebastian Collberg (RW/LW) Frölunda
37 Nashville Predators Pontus Åberg (LW) Djurgården
43 Dallas Stars Ludvig Byström (D) MODO
ROUND 3
81 Pittsburgh Penguins Oscar Sundqvist (C) Skellefteå
ROUND 4
93 Edmonton Oilers Erik Gustafsson (D) Djurgården
99 Carolina Hurricanes Erik Karlsson (C/LW) Frölunda
111 Philadelphia Flyers Fredric Larsson (D) Brynäs
119 New York Rangers Calle Andersson (D) Färjestad
ROUND 5
128 Minnesota Wild Daniel Gunnarsson (D) Luleå
ROUND 6
152 Columbus Blue Jackets Daniel Zaar (RW) Rögle
154 Montréal Canadiens Erik Nyström (LW/RW) MODO
163 Buffalo Sabres Linus Ullmark (G) MODO
164 Nashville Predators Simon Fernholm (D) Frölunda
172 Nashville Predators Max Görtz (RW) Färjestad
ROUND 7
194 Florida Panthers Jonatan Nielsen (D) Linköping
195 Washington Capitals Christian Djoos (D) Brynäs
196 Ottawa Senators Mikael Vikstrand (D) Mora
200 Detroit Red Wings Rasmus Bodin (C) HV71
209 Toronto Maple Leafs Viktor Lööv (D) Södertälje
Last edited by Hockeyfrilla: 06-23-2012 at 11:56 AM.
Could he end up in the TOP10?
