Prospect Info: 5th Round - Anton Johannesson

[nobody imp0rtant]

Looks like it. Playing at that size, and getting injured that often, isn't a great combo.

I'm guessing that the Jets saw an early round talent dropping on account of injuries and thinking/hoping that we'll get very good value if he stops being injured.

And stops being tiny.

 

[Guardian17]

 

[Gil Fisher]

Is this a 20-80 (2.0-8.0) scouting scale?

 

[JetsUK]

Man, all these Swedes and no Finns is making me reevaluate my liquorice options.

A bit bemused by this pick, but looks like he might be a Toby 2.0 should he stay healthy, and that'd be pretty swede.

 

[Scheifele55]

Is this a 20-80 (2.0-8.0) scouting scale?

It appears to be a 1-10. Lafreniere is rated a 9 in hockey sense.

 

[Guardian17]

 

[Evil Little]

More Swedes! Next thing you know there will only be one liquor store in Winnipeg and it will close at 6pm

Edit: Just realized some posters might not know so here is context Systembolaget - Wikipedia

We basically already have that. It closes at 10:00 or 11:00, and there are myriad locations, but it's the same idea. The Liquor Marts, known colloquially as the 'L.C.' ('Liquor Commission') are a crown corporation--a for-profit government monopoly on liquor.

We can buy beer and wine from private stores, though the Liquor Marts also carry those. Weed is all from private stores (and the age is higher for a good reason that's nonetheless mildly infuriating).

 

[Duke749]

Sounds nothing like Toby. Only comparable in size and nationality. Now if his defensive game develops to what Toby could do, we got a steal.

Granted, Toby was an excellent skater. Just didn’t have crazy speed like this guy may have.

 

[DashingDane]

We basically already have that. It closes at 10:00 or 11:00, and there are myriad locations, but it's the same idea. The Liquor Marts, known colloquially as the 'L.C.' ('Liquor Commission') are a crown corporation--a for-profit government monopoly on liquor.

We can buy beer and wine from private stores, though the Liquor Marts also carry those. Weed is all from private stores (and the age is higher for a good reason that's nonetheless mildly infuriating).

I had no idea! Thanks for that

 

[mazmin]

Clearly has a ton of talent, but must overcome the lack of ideal size. But you can’t have it all this deep in the draft. Nice addition for the Jets. There isn’t currently a pure offensive dman in the prospect group aside from Heinola is there? He might have a spot open for him in 4 years (Ahem, De Melo).

 

[TheGovernment]

A small, injury prone LD.... Exactly what we need.... Womp womp.

 

[DeepFrickinValue]

I could see league cracking down on the big running hits on vulnerable dmen at some point. May reduce injuries and change the landscape for dmen.

 

[Atoyot]

Looks like he plays the right side.

 

[wpgallday1960]

5'9" 154 lb defenseman. Hope he hasn't reached puberty yet.

Doesn’t exactly replace some of the toughness we lost on D, does he? Still, he looks like an underrated puck moving defence man.

 

[Duke749]

Doesn’t exactly replace some of the toughness we lost on D, does he? Still, he looks like an underrated puck moving defence man.

This kid is at least 3-4 years away. That’s a silly comment to make. This pick is hoping to find a diamond in the rough. Tons of talent but really has to add some weight and maintain that mobility.

 

[Gm0ney]

Very good value at this stage of the draft. Swing for the fences!

 

[wpgallday1960]

This kid is at least 3-4 years away. That’s a silly comment to make. This pick is hoping to find a diamond in the rough. Tons of talent but really has to add some weight and maintain that mobility.

I was attempting to add some humour, take it easy.

 

[Duke749]

I was attempting to add some humour, take it easy.

4/10. Needs some work. Another few hundred posts of experience should do the trick. Time will tell.

 

[wpgallday1960]

4/10. Needs some work. Another few hundred posts of experience should do the trick. Time will tell.

I didn’t say my attempt was successful, just an attempt.

 

[SUX2BU]

A Swedish Niku ..... he better put some weight on for the NHL

 

[Gil Fisher]

Sounds nothing like Toby. Only comparable in size and nationality. Now if his defensive game develops to what Toby could do, we got a steal.

Granted, Toby was an excellent skater. Just didn’t have crazy speed like this guy may have.

Toby wasn't a finished product at 18. He was a 7th rounder, I think.

 

[garret9]

Toby wasn't a finished product at 18. He was a 7th rounder, I think.

Their play style is very different, even at the same age. That's Duke's point who has been following Enstrom for longer than many of us haha.

 

[Duke749]

Their play style is very different, even at the same age. That's Duke's point who has been following Enstrom for longer than many of us haha.

And unless this kid changes his stick length I don’t see many other comparisons. But if he can keep the good gap and learn how to absorb the physical contact better he can make it. Enstrom was such a smart player that knew how to defend effectively without doing it the traditional way. Any shorter defenseman coming out of Sweden should watch how he defended. It was a work of art.

This kids biggest obstacle right now is probably his weight. He’s gonna need to be around 180lbs give or take to be an NHLer. Hard part will be keeping that speed.

 

[ps241]

seems like good value in this round

Not sure if you remember Joe but I was pimping him out as an option in the second round until @Mortimer Snerd pointed out he was overage.

This kid is really skilled and I really like this risk.

 

[Whileee]

Not sure if you remember Joe but I was pimping him out as an option in the second round until @Mortimer Snerd pointed out he was overage.

This kid is really skilled and I really like this risk.

He's not over-age. He's on the younger side for this draft.