Axel Sandin Pellika

[Cold Steel on Ice]

This guy is playing big minutes for Sweden at the wjc.Rd defense man.Very poised.I know we took a lot of defense the past 2 drafts but I think this player would be an excellent add with the TB first or another 1st if we acquire one prior to the draft.

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[Mrfenn92]

Big minutes

 

[EddieTheEagle]

Huge minutes.

 

[hawksfan50]

He is ranked in a group from early teens to late 20s ..so may be gone by our TB pick in round 1...Another undersized dman at currently 5''11. 175 but seems to have very reliable defensive instincts with some indications of some offensive abilities...Yes..looks to have interesting potential...but he is a LD...If he was a RD would be even a better choice for us to pick..Butbour Needs are forwards with talent .

 

[Kevin Musto]

He's really physically outmatched by SHLers. I couldn't even imagine the struggle he'd face at the NHL or even AHL level.

Excellent skater though.

But I'd be disappointed if we drafted him with the Tampa 1st.

 

[Chelios]

He's really physically outmatched by SHLers. I couldn't even imagine the struggle he'd face at the NHL or even AHL level.

Excellent skater though.

But I'd be disappointed if we drafted him with the Tampa 1st.

Agreed, a small physically outmatched defenseman is the last thing we want.

 

[ColbyChaos]

Colossal minutes

 

[Cold Steel on Ice]

Colossal minutes

Only 17 and definitely shoots right handed .

 

[Mrfenn92]

He's really physically outmatched by SHLers. I couldn't even imagine the struggle he'd face at the NHL or even AHL level.

Excellent skater though.

But I'd be disappointed if we drafted him with the Tampa 1st.

Tampa second is the sweet spot

 

[Muffinalt]

I like him a lot. Smooth skater and seems to be have a very poised confident controlling game - probably means very good hockey iq.

Had a rough one against Canada though, lots of mistakes.

 

[Kevin Musto]

Tampa second is the sweet spot

Seems he's pretty unanimously projected to go 1st round

 

[Mrfenn92]

Seems he's pretty unanimously projected to go 1st round

Swedish Mitchell but much better

 

[nmgrbhfn]

Swedish Mitchell but much better

"Swedish Mitchell" reminds me of Rundblad who was described by one hf commenter as "soft-as-a-swedish-meatball".

 

[Kevin Musto]

Swedish Mitchell but much better

Has Lundkvist been decent for Dallas?

Maybe Sandin Pellika could be something like that.

 

[Larmer83]

Consider Maxim Strbak of Slovakia in the 2nd round, Plays as much as Sandin Pellika but it's behind Simon Nemec so he won't see PP time.

Strbak is a right-handed defensemen with size(6'2", 200 lbs) that won't shy away from contact. Average straight line speed but good lateral movement. Pretty good hockey IQ for a 17 year old.

He's already playing in NA in the USHL and is committed to Michigan State next year.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Has Lundkvist been decent for Dallas?

Maybe Sandin Pellika could be something like that.

Everything I’ve heard is lundkvist has been solid for the stars so far

 

[EmeticDonut]

He is also a Detroit prospect.