Prospect Info: 2016 Leafs Pick - 57th Overall (WSH) - Carl Grundstrom - RW - Modo Hockey [6-0/180]

[Brewsky]

I'm sure he's happy to be on the same team as Mitch Marner this time.

 

[SprDaVE]

Probably won't ever be a top end producer but this is a good sign of untapped and intriguing potential. Hunter compared him to a Komarov and Gallagher type player, which is always needed.

 

[Hammer Slammer]

 

[Pholus]

Probably won't ever be a top end producer but this is a good sign of untapped and intriguing potential. Hunter compared him to a Komarov and Gallagher type player, which is always needed.

Seems like he could be a very good complementary player who does the dirty work for highly skilled guys like Marner/Nylander/etc. He also gets the chance to step into Andreas Johnson's former spot with Frolunda, so he'll probably have some good experience in that support role before he comes over.

 

[LeafChief]

I assume he will be on Sweden's World Junior Team again this year.

 

[Jeypic]

Probably won't ever be a top end producer but this is a good sign of untapped and intriguing potential. Hunter compared him to a Komarov and Gallagher type player, which is always needed.

Looks like a good pic. Sounds like leafs went with bpa at this pick and it just so happens to fill a positional need for us too.

 

[Drew311]

Hunter said he flew to Sweden just to watch Grundstrom and he was ejected in the first 5 minutes for hitting a player from behind.

 

[Bullseye]

Hunter said he flew to Sweden just to watch Grundstrom and he was ejected in the first 5 minutes for hitting a player from behind.

I know they took him for his skating, gritty play, hard-working style, and offensive potential but it gave me flashbacks to Burke raving about Brad Ross being a "dirt-bag" to hear Mark Hunter tell that story.

 

[bonjovi0308]

How's his offensive potential?

 

[Neil Hamburger]

How's his offensive potential?

Seems like a Komarov or Jannik Hansen type. Probably more of a 3rd liner, but can move up your line up as needed as his straight-line game should compliment more skilled players. I could see him playing the same role a guy like Justin Abdelkaeder did in Babcock's system - being the energy guy alongside Datsyuk and Zetterberg (Or, with us, Nylander and Matthews).

 

[93LEAFS]

Like this pick, really was hoping to get quality Left-shooting wingers, especially ones who are willing to grind, drive the net, good IQ,, stay out front for screens and rebounds. Was a bit annoyed when we passed on Benson and Katchouk for that role, but between him and Korshkov, I think we did well to fill that hole in our prospect pool. Only thing we are really lacking at this point would be a low risk RHD, unless you count Zaitsev as a prospect.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

Hunter said he flew to Sweden just to watch Grundstrom and he was ejected in the first 5 minutes for hitting a player from behind.

A bit odd to clap for a hit from behind.

 

[RyanOhReally]

One reason I like this pick and the other euro's/college guys is that it doesn't add to the logjam we currently already have of immediately available talent.

Like we just added Kerby Rychel, essentially the Canadian 2013 version of Grundström. And we still have way too many contracts or players soon to be in need of contracts. Sometimes it's good to play the long game.

 

[RomanianLeafs]

really love this pick

 

[p.l.f.]

sounds like a can't miss 2 way guy

 

[realgoodleafs]

I'm not a scout and don't pretend to be one so I can just go by the highlights but I'm liking this pick. All the highlights are of him within 10 feet of the net causing havoc.

 

[Duffman955]

Probably won't ever be a top end producer but this is a good sign of untapped and intriguing potential. Hunter compared him to a Komarov and Gallagher type player, which is always needed.

I don't know too much about Euro prospects. What is his offensive potential? What are his strengths offensively? shot, stick handling vision

 

[RoadWarrior]

I don't know too much about Euro prospects. What is his offensive potential? What are his strengths offensively? shot, stick handling vision

His top end potential is Patrick Hornqvist but he's probably closer to Komarov. He's a tough energy player and tireless worker who has enough skill to play up in the lineup.

 

[Ziggdiezan]

The leafs grabbing their complimentary role players this draft to play with the high end talent they already have. Only time will tell on these picks.

 

[keon]

I had Grundstrom at #35 and Korshkov at #59. I am happy with both picks in a roundabout way.

 

[Drew311]

A bit odd to clap for a hit from behind.

Yes i'm the odd one, Man Bear Pig.

 

[Byron Bitz]

This kid is a komarov clone and will be a great replacement when we part ways with Leo in 2-4 years.

 

[crump]

I had Grundstrom at #35 and Korshkov at #59. I am happy with both picks in a roundabout way.

Seems a lot of mocks had the same. It all works out the same. Gundstrom isn't just grit, lots of skill too. Loves to shoot the puck.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

Yes i'm the odd one, Man Bear Pig.

Amazing how you try and flip this on me. You got excited over a dirty play. Yes, you are odd. Man the **** up and play the game the right way. You wanna throw a check? Throw a clean one. You don't like a guy? Drop the mits and deal with it that way.

 

[Trapper]

Probably won't ever be a top end producer but this is a good sign of untapped and intriguing potential. Hunter compared him to a Komarov and Gallagher type player, which is always needed.

It's not always how many you score but when you score them. A la Tomas Holmstrom.