He's still young in the SEL. I don't think we should expect him to be taking on any (more) significant roles with the team seeing as they have their own priorities (in winning, not developing 18 year old defensemen that are jumping ship in ~2 years).
Similar numbers but a slight increase in ice time and an obvious physical improvement (strength / speed) with Oiler training staff supported exercise routines geared for the North American game.
I just love that we got him for.........his cool last name!
KLEFBOM!!
Remember:
Beukaboom!!
I know spelling sucks, but the fact when you hear there names in play by play and its exciting play, the P x P man will go with the
Bomb!! Or Boom!!
& it gets you into the game.
Oh yeah he's a pretty good D prospect coming up. Hope he's here in a year or two.
I just love that we got him for.........his cool last name!
KLEFBOM!!Remember:
Beukaboom!!
I know spelling sucks, but the fact when you hear there names in play by play and its exciting play, the P x P man will go with the
Bomb!! Or Boom!!
& it gets you into the game.
Oh yeah he's a pretty good D prospect coming up. Hope he's here in a year or two.
IMO Swedish d-men are better of developing in the SEL than in the AHL early on. If he has a monster-season next year than bring him over here but otherwise he should be kept in SEL, especially since his team there probably is one of the most consistent top level clubs.
Once he gets over here I expect that he will get some chances in the NHL but mostly play in OKC.
He should be good to go in 13/14 or 14/15. I am really happy with this pick since I think he was/is one of the most underestimated players in this years draft.
Färjestad is my team and you can se that on my avatar which is the teams logo. I've seen each and every game Oscar has played with FBK and he was sensational the first half of the season. A force physically for his young age and amazing outburst speed.
The reason he didn't play that much towards the end of the season is that he got very sick during a tournament with the national team. He lost 15 pounds and was never really able to come back to full physical form after that.
When he got sick he was part of the seven d-men that was playing regulary for us and i expect him to play a lot more this upcoming season.
Färjestad is my team and you can se that on my avatar which is the teams logo. I've seen each and every game Oscar has played with FBK and he was sensational the first half of the season. A force physically for his young age and amazing outburst speed.
The reason he didn't play that much towards the end of the season is that he got very sick during a tournament with the national team. He lost 15 pounds and was never really able to come back to full physical form after that.
When he got sick he was part of the seven d-men that was playing regulary for us and i expect him to play a lot more this upcoming season.
That's great. Do you see him getting top-4 minutes on the blue line? Do you think he'll be paired with Brodin this season? What kind of expectations do you have for him on special teams? I'm also wondering what you think of his offensive development, and if he'll take a next step next season?
I know it's a lot of questions, but us Oiler fans are hungry to learn more about Klefbom, so I'm thanking you in advance for any more insight you give us into his game.
First of all Färjestad is and has been the best team in SEL the latest 15 years, with 10 finals and 6 gold in that short period of time. The worst results we have are 2 quarterfinal losses.
This means that we always got good D's, espicially the latest years.
So Klefboms main aim has to be to get a spot on the roster.
Jonas Junland (drafted by St.Louis) has left until the next season and we're not chasing a replacement for him, but at the same time Magnus Nygren (just drafted by Montreal) made a sick season in his debut year scoring a total of 25p in 36 games when he joined us mid-season.
So it's safe to say that he will take that spot.
In other words it's basically the same situation for Klefbom this year, with us having 9 D's on the roster.
But he will get more ice time, that's no doubt at all. He won't pair up with Brodin tho, can't see that happening, placing two 18 year olds in the same line. Might happen if we get alot of injuries like last year.
Regarding powerplay he might get a few chances in the 2nd PP-line over the first few months, just to try him out.
And at the same time we now from this year have a new J-20 youth team. Previously we only had a J-18 team. So he might get to play with them some matches if we have too many D's available or while SEL has international tournament breaks.
Gonna be a sick year to watch Klefbom, Brodin and Nygren all from the beginning of the season this time.
Färjestad is my team and you can se that on my avatar which is the teams logo. I've seen each and every game Oscar has played with FBK and he was sensational the first half of the season. A force physically for his young age and amazing outburst speed.
The reason he didn't play that much towards the end of the season is that he got very sick during a tournament with the national team. He lost 15 pounds and was never really able to come back to full physical form after that.
When he got sick he was part of the seven d-men that was playing regulary for us and i expect him to play a lot more this upcoming season.
It would be awesome if you could follow us throughout next season and give us updates and vids perhaps, as he will probably be back there to fullfill his contract.
Excited to watch his dvpmt.
Jonas Junland (drafted by St.Louis) has left until the next season and we're not chasing a replacement for him, but at the same time Magnus Nygren (just drafted by Montreal) made a sick season in his debut year scoring a total of 25p in 36 games when he joined us mid-season.
So it's safe to say that he will take that spot.
In other words it's basically the same situation for Klefbom this year, with us having 9 D's on the roster.
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so a guy drafted in the 4th round of the same year will steal Kefbom's roster spot?
I don't understand the scouting and drafting out of the SEL. Maybe someone could help explain to me how it works as I am just strictly looking at stat lines. But how is a kid so highly touted who just put up 2 points in 23 games while Nygren (although older) puts up 25 points in 36 games and is seen as a lesser prospect?
I don't understand the scouting and drafting out of the SEL. Maybe someone could help explain to me how it works as I am just strictly looking at stat lines. But how is a kid so highly touted who just put up 2 points in 23 games while Nygren (although older) puts up 25 points in 36 games and is seen as a lesser prospect?
Stats may be more important against junior and on NA ice since it's straight-forward hockey. But in elitserien it's all about what role your given in your system, you need to look at the player and not the stats.
Stats may be more important against junior and on NA ice since it's straight-forward hockey. But in elitserien it's all about what role your given in your system, you need to look at the player and not the stats.
Again I'm going by the stats but the simple fact that Nygren played in more games that Klef wouldn't this mean he had a bigger role with the team or no?
Again I'm going by the stats but the simple fact that Nygren played in more games that Klef wouldn't this mean he had a bigger role with the team or no?
Yea but having a bigger role on your team doesn't mean your a better prospect
Yea but having a bigger role on your team doesn't mean your a better prospect
Wow, alright I'm just as confused. That's why I just leave it to the scouts. I'm sure it would help ten fold if I actually saw some of those games overseas.
Wow, alright I'm just as confused. That's why I just leave it to the scouts. I'm sure it would help ten fold if I actually saw some of those games overseas.
You need to know swedish mentality to understand it, we're the biggest age racists Just look at mattias tedenby getting 1st line time in NJ right after being a 3rd liner back home
Nygren is quite hard to explain really. He has been in our organisation for a few years now but never been really close to taking a spot in the roster. But u kept hearing that he had an amazing shot.
He has been on loan the latest 3 seasons. He didn't even get to play much in that team (Bofors) before he was recalled due to many injuries.
And straight away he kept producing points and very early becoming our biggest weapon in the Powerplay with his bazooka.
Nygren is also practically born and raised in the home stands, so he knows quite a few guys of those "in charge" of the home support.
He is aware of all the money and time those guys spend when following the team around the country, and therefore he is often showing his gratitude towards the home stands after scoring goals and winning games, and often talk to them aswell. So he is abit of a favourite amongst the "hardcore fans".
The reason Nygren ain't drafted earlier is because he is quite a late bloomer, he's quite small (though likes to get involved in scrums), not very physical, not very good defensively. His biggest strengths are foremost his shot, but also quite good passes and a huge heart for the club.
Whereas Oscar Klefbom is huge for a 17 year old, is a natural born leader, also with a good shoot, good skater, good passes. Much more physical than both Nygren and Brodin. Makes quite alot of points when playing for Sweden and is their captain aswell. All scouts are saying that Swe is a much much worse team as a whole when he is not playing.
If Klefbom had gotten more ice time in SEL last season he had easily gone top 5 in the draft no doubt what so ever.
I wud have even picked him before Adam Larsson. But that's just me.
I've seen all games Klefbom have played and only about 15 or so of Larsson's tho but Larsson (and Erixon, Rundblad) always suck bigtime when they play us. So many rookie mistakes it's unbelievable. But we are a better team, so it's not really fair tho.
The main reason why Klefbom is abit behind Larsson when it comes to "ranking" is that Larsson has already played 2 whole seasons with Skellefteå.
While Klefbom has made 0. As he got way harder competition taking a spot, as we got better D's as we every year are going for the gold.
Hope it helps u guys abit to understand the situation
I don't understand the scouting and drafting out of the SEL. Maybe someone could help explain to me how it works as I am just strictly looking at stat lines. But how is a kid so highly touted who just put up 2 points in 23 games while Nygren (although older) puts up 25 points in 36 games and is seen as a lesser prospect?
Magnus Nygren is half a year older then V.Hedman.. Imagine Hedman's production if he was still playing in SEL.
There is big difference between a 17yo and a 21yo.
Nygren is quite hard to explain really. He has been in our organisation for a few years now but never been really close to taking a spot in the roster. But u kept hearing that he had an amazing shot.
He has been on loan the latest 3 seasons. He didn't even get to play much in that team (Bofors) before he was recalled due to many injuries.
And straight away he kept producing points and very early becoming our biggest weapon in the Powerplay with his bazooka.
Nygren is also practically born and raised in the home stands, so he knows quite a few guys of those "in charge" of the home support.
He knows all the money and time those guys spend when following the team around the country, and therefore he is often showing his gratitude towards the home stands after scoring goals and winning games, and often talk to them aswell. So he is abit of a favourite amongst the "hardcore fans".
The reason Nygren ain't drafted earlier is because he is quite a late bloomer, he's quite small (though likes tho get involved in scrums), not very physical, not very good defensively. His biggest strengths are foremost his shoot, but also quite good passes and a huge heart for the club.
Whereas Oscar Klefbom is huge for a 17 year old, is a natural born leader, also with a good shoot, good skater, good passes. Much more physical than both Nygren and Brodin. Makes quite alot of points when playing for Sweden and is their captain aswell. All scouts are saying that Swe is a much much worse team as a whole when he is not playing.
If Klefbom had gotten more ice time in SEL last season he had easily gone top 5 in the draft no doubt what so ever.
I wud have even picked him before Adam Larsson. But that's just me.
I've seen all games Klefbom have played and only about 15 or so of Larsson's tho but Larsson (and Erixon, Rundblad) always suck bigtime when they play us. So many rookie mistakes it's unbelievable. But we are a better team, so it's not really fair tho.
The main reason why Klefbom is abit behind Larsson when it comes to "ranking" is that Larsson has already played 2 whole seasons with Skellefteå.
While Klefbom has made 0. As he got way harder competition taking a spot, as we got better D's as we every year are going for the gold.
Hope it helps u guys abit to understand the situation
Ahhh this is perfect. Thanks for that, as someone said earlier I hope you Swedish posters keep posting here throughout the season with updates. I love the Swedish talent that we have been drafting lately.
Nygren is quite hard to explain really. He has been in our organisation for a few years now but never been really close to taking a spot in the roster. But u kept hearing that he had an amazing shot.
He has been on loan the latest 3 seasons. He didn't even get to play much in that team (Bofors) before he was recalled due to many injuries.
And straight away he kept producing points and very early becoming our biggest weapon in the Powerplay with his bazooka.
Nygren is also practically born and raised in the home stands, so he knows quite a few guys of those "in charge" of the home support.
He knows all the money and time those guys spend when following the team around the country, and therefore he is often showing his gratitude towards the home stands after scoring goals and winning games, and often talk to them aswell. So he is abit of a favourite amongst the "hardcore fans".
The reason Nygren ain't drafted earlier is because he is quite a late bloomer, he's quite small (though likes tho get involved in scrums), not very physical, not very good defensively. His biggest strengths are foremost his shoot, but also quite good passes and a huge heart for the club.
Whereas Oscar Klefbom is huge for a 17 year old, is a natural born leader, also with a good shoot, good skater, good passes. Much more physical than both Nygren and Brodin. Makes quite alot of points when playing for Sweden and is their captain aswell. All scouts are saying that Swe is a much much worse team as a whole when he is not playing.
If Klefbom had gotten more ice time in SEL last season he had easily gone top 5 in the draft no doubt what so ever.
I wud have even picked him before Adam Larsson. But that's just me.
I've seen all games Klefbom have played and only about 15 or so of Larsson's tho but Larsson (and Erixon, Rundblad) always suck bigtime when they play us. So many rookie mistakes it's unbelievable. But we are a better team, so it's not really fair tho.
The main reason why Klefbom is abit behind Larsson when it comes to "ranking" is that Larsson has already played 2 whole seasons with Skellefteå.
While Klefbom has made 0. As he got way harder competition taking a spot, as we got better D's as we every year are going for the gold.
Hope it helps u guys abit to understand the situation
Thanks for that, Redline magazine also thinks that Klefbon may turn into the best dman in this draft class, it is nice to have someone that has watched him often confirm this thought. ISS loved him as well.
I read somewhere that the Red Wings were also interested in Klefbom and then traded down shortly after the Oilers took him.
RNH was an obvious choice but Klefbom is easily my favourite draft pick because I think he is going to be a steal at 19.
Nygren is quite hard to explain really. He has been in our organisation for a few years now but never been really close to taking a spot in the roster. But u kept hearing that he had an amazing shot.
He has been on loan the latest 3 seasons. He didn't even get to play much in that team (Bofors) before he was recalled due to many injuries.
And straight away he kept producing points and very early becoming our biggest weapon in the Powerplay with his bazooka.
Nygren is also practically born and raised in the home stands, so he knows quite a few guys of those "in charge" of the home support.
He is aware of all the money and time those guys spend when following the team around the country, and therefore he is often showing his gratitude towards the home stands after scoring goals and winning games, and often talk to them aswell. So he is abit of a favourite amongst the "hardcore fans".
The reason Nygren ain't drafted earlier is because he is quite a late bloomer, he's quite small (though likes to get involved in scrums), not very physical, not very good defensively. His biggest strengths are foremost his shot, but also quite good passes and a huge heart for the club.
Whereas Oscar Klefbom is huge for a 17 year old, is a natural born leader, also with a good shoot, good skater, good passes. Much more physical than both Nygren and Brodin. Makes quite alot of points when playing for Sweden and is their captain aswell. All scouts are saying that Swe is a much much worse team as a whole when he is not playing.
If Klefbom had gotten more ice time in SEL last season he had easily gone top 5 in the draft no doubt what so ever.
I wud have even picked him before Adam Larsson. But that's just me.
I've seen all games Klefbom have played and only about 15 or so of Larsson's tho but Larsson (and Erixon, Rundblad) always suck bigtime when they play us. So many rookie mistakes it's unbelievable. But we are a better team, so it's not really fair tho.
The main reason why Klefbom is abit behind Larsson when it comes to "ranking" is that Larsson has already played 2 whole seasons with Skellefteå.
While Klefbom has made 0. As he got way harder competition taking a spot, as we got better D's as we every year are going for the gold.
Hope it helps u guys abit to understand the situation
Nygren sounds like the Swedish version of Marc-Andre Bergeron.
I really like the Klefbom pick. I hope you will keep us up to date on him.
Just look at mattias tedenby getting 1st line time in NJ right after being a 3rd liner back home
