Speculation: If Leksand ends up being promoted to the SEL next year (they lead the Allsvenskan) does Forsberg stay for another year to develop, or would he make the jump? As a Caps fan I'd like to him to make the jump, but a year in the SEL might not be a bad option for long term development. He's still young, won't be 19 until August
Speculation: If Leksand ends up being promoted to the SEL next year (they lead the Allsvenskan) does Forsberg stay for another year to develop, or would he make the jump? As a Caps fan I'd like to him to make the jump, but a year in the SEL might not be a bad option for long term development. He's still young, won't be 19 until August
Late draft birthday, so could go either way. Physically and mentally I believe he will be ready. I don't see SEL2 to NHL right away as an obstacle in his case, not really a bigger jump than CHL to NHL for that matter.
I would like Leksand to be promoted this year but I don't want to see Forsberg in the SEL. The level of hockey there is slightly better but i'm not sure the style of hockey that's being played there will be good for his development. He is an offensive player and I hope he heads over to NA to develop those qualities. Hopefully he can play a few games in the AHL after his season with Leksand is over.
I would like Leksand to be promoted this year but I don't want to see Forsberg in the SEL. The level of hockey there is slightly better but i'm not sure the style of hockey that's being played there will be good for his development. He is an offensive player and I hope he heads over to NA to develop those qualities. Hopefully he can play a few games in the AHL after his season with Leksand is over.
It's not a bad thing to get defensively mature either. But I agree the SEL sure is very oriented on defense.
It's not a bad thing to get defensively mature either. But I agree the SEL sure is very oriented on defense.
Leksand wouldn't just start playing defense first hockey just because they get promoted, I would hope.
Playing against teams that are far better defensively, let alone better overall, would surely be better for his development. As long as his ice-time doesn't suffer or they start using him as a shutdown forward, of course.
Leksand wouldn't just start playing defense first hockey just because they get promoted, I would hope.
Playing against teams that are far better defensively, let alone better overall, would surely be better for his development. As long as his ice-time doesn't suffer or they start using him as a shutdown forward, of course.
Yeah, I think Silfverberg has proven that SEL is a pretty ok path to take if you wanna develop your offensive game.
Leksand wouldn't just start playing defense first hockey just because they get promoted, I would hope.
Playing against teams that are far better defensively, let alone better overall, would surely be better for his development. As long as his ice-time doesn't suffer or they start using him as a shutdown forward, of course.
If Leksand makes it the Elite Leauge, they will have to play a lot more on the defense than now.
Good for Wallmark, I wonder if he could be a sleeper in the draft. ATM I don't think he's expected to go in the first 3 rounds.
He's had a great start in Allsvenskan on a bottom team. There is really nothing wrong with his numbers at any level, his skating has looked really awkward the few times I've seen him though.
Good for Wallmark, I wonder if he could be a sleeper in the draft. ATM I don't think he's expected to go in the first 3 rounds.
I think he's been around 3rd round material for a while. A good finish and U18 Worlds could probably work him into the top60. But he needs to show skating isn't too big of an obstacle.
He's had a great start in Allsvenskan on a bottom team. There is really nothing wrong with his numbers at any level, his skating has looked really awkward the few times I've seen him though.
Well, he's not the first prospect to enter the draft with questionable skating/shot/physicality etc. All those things can be worked on and improved, the kid is still young.
Well, he's not the first prospect to enter the draft with questionable skating/shot/physicality etc. All those things can be worked on and improved, the kid is still young.
And yesterday he scored again, a shorthanded goal. Im surprised Wallmark gets to play both PP and BP.
Can anyone give me updates on any of the following Swedish Preds prospects?:
Max Gortz
Pontus Aberg
Simon Fernholm
I'm hoping Aberg can develop into a nice sniper for the Preds, we need someone who can shoot the pick. I'm also really intrigued by Gortz and Fernholm.
Can anyone give me updates on any of the following Swedish Preds prospects?:
Max Gortz
Pontus Aberg
Simon Fernholm
I'm hoping Aberg can develop into a nice sniper for the Preds, we need someone who can shoot the pick. I'm also really intrigued by Gortz and Fernholm.
I've liked Gortz this season. He was often one of the best players on the Swedish U20 squad, too bad he got injured. He's shown he can score at the men's level, but he's not really playing that role for now. Going forward, I think he's either the hard worker you put with skill guys, or he's a 3rd liner. Seems like the type of player who fits like a glove into Nashville's system. If I'm the Preds, I either make sure he gets a somewhat more offensive role in the SEL next season, or I bring him over to North America so he can work on it further there.
Aberg turned a corner this season when he was cut from the WJC squad. Like you said he can shoot the puck. But he has work to do when it comes to accuracy. No PP goals after 41 games is also unacceptable for him. He's having a very solid season for a junior player in a men's league, but it could've been even better considering how good he can be.
I've liked Gortz this season. He was often one of the best players on the Swedish U20 squad, too bad he got injured. He's shown he can score at the men's level, but he's not really playing that role for now. Going forward, I think he's either the hard worker you put with skill guys, or he's a 3rd liner. Seems like the type of player who fits like a glove into Nashville's system. If I'm the Preds, I either make sure he gets a somewhat more offensive role in the SEL next season, or I bring him over to North America so he can work on it further there.
Aberg turned a corner this season when he was cut from the WJC squad. Like you said he can shoot the puck. But he has work to do when it comes to accuracy. No PP goals after 41 games is also unacceptable for him. He's having a very solid season for a junior player in a men's league, but it could've been even better considering how good he can be.
I watched a couple of games on the internet during the lockout and I noticed that Aberg loves to shoot. We need forwards like that. I think he should stay maybe one more year in Sweden and then move to NA and challenge for a spot on the Preds offense immediately.
