D Erik Brannstrom (2017, 15th, VGK - Traded to OTT)

[Hammer Slammer]

A little surprised he didn't have his own thread already!

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=255167

Top scoring d-man in the SuperElit and only just turned 17 last month. Very late birthday for the 2017 draft.

Scored a ridiculous goal last night.

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[Hockeyfrilla]

He's invited to the upcoming U20 tournament in Sweden. Let's see what he can do.

 

[ulvvf]

A player i really like. He certantly have a big upside. Talentwise he is defiantly a first rounder, but I am not sure that he will go in the 1th round since he is not a typical scout pick, there are maybe more risk involved in him then some others.

I do not think he will play in wjc 20, but wjc 18, is a good time for him to shine internationally before the draft. But yeah fun to see what he can do in some practice games at the U20 level internationally.

 

[Steve Kournianos]

Excellent prospect and plays bigger than his listed size. He's checked all the blocks this far -- solid U18, solid WJEC (granted its exhibition), solid Hlinka and an outstanding Superelit season. Can play physical if he needs to be. He's a little bit like Fabbro -- hard, crisp passer on the tape and can hammer the puck. Positioning and instincts are excellent. Going to jump into lottery area for our upcoming rankings (was ranked 18th in September)

 

[DeltaSwede]

Some excellent Swedish prospects around for these two upcoming drafts.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Yeah, I also am a fan of what I've seen of Brannstrom. A few inches taller, and he's probably a top 5 pick.

 

[Zaddy]

Can anyone comment on how he has looked in SHL? I've watched him a bit in SuperElit and he's really good there, but the thing I'm wondering/worried about is how his game translates to the pro game.

 

[Brian Fogarty]

I haven't seen him in the SHL yet, but I love the way he plays hockey. He's passing and vision is superb. He has elite awareness on the ice. Skating is well above average and his command of a game is incredible. I'll try to catch an SHL game soon and post my notes. Until then, you can see my notes on him from his international play here.

 

[ulvvf]

Can anyone comment on how he has looked in SHL? I've watched him a bit in SuperElit and he's really good there, but the thing I'm wondering/worried about is how his game translates to the pro game.

His average ice-time there is about 6 min. So can not make any conclussion on that.

 

[Constable]

LD Erik Brannstrom - HV71, SHL (2017 Draft)

Strong offensive LHD from Sweden, looks pretty good

 

[CanCHI]

I drafted him on NHL 17, he is amazing right from the get go even with a low rating so expecting big things.

 

[Hello Johnny]

I drafted him on NHL 17, he is amazing right from the get go even with a low rating so expecting big things.

David Musil won 5 Norris trophies for me so clearly this logic is bulletproof.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I'm a little surprised at where he's listed in some mock drafts. I saw a mock draft that had the Rangers drafting him in the 20's.

Is it anything besides his size? I understand he's 5'10, but its not like a 5'10 defenseman can't be a top 4 defenseman or even a top pair defenseman. In terms of hockey talent, I think he belongs in the top 5 of the draft. He's not bad defensively for someone his size and actually might be good defensively for an OFD. Offensively he's excellent, one of the best offensive defenseman in the draft. Does his size really knock him down that many spots?

 

[Markus078]

I'm a little surprised at where he's listed in some mock drafts. I saw a mock draft that had the Rangers drafting him in the 20's.

Is it anything besides his size? I understand he's 5'10, but its not like a 5'10 defenseman can't be a top 4 defenseman or even a top pair defenseman. In terms of hockey talent, I think he belongs in the top 5 of the draft. He's not bad defensively for someone his size and actually might be good defensively for an OFD. Offensively he's excellent, one of the best offensive defenseman in the draft. Does his size really knock him down that many spots?

Yes, Vatanen for instance was a 4th rounder.

 

[VictorLustig]

I'm a little surprised at where he's listed in some mock drafts. I saw a mock draft that had the Rangers drafting him in the 20's.

Is it anything besides his size? I understand he's 5'10, but its not like a 5'10 defenseman can't be a top 4 defenseman or even a top pair defenseman. In terms of hockey talent, I think he belongs in the top 5 of the draft. He's not bad defensively for someone his size and actually might be good defensively for an OFD. Offensively he's excellent, one of the best offensive defenseman in the draft. Does his size really knock him down that many spots?

I think size is a big issue. Also I don't see high end creativity in his game even though he moves the puck really well. He plays at a high pace but doesn't have the ability to slow things down like the best offensive D do.

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

Scored his first SHL-goal. This kid is a wildcard in the draft.

 

[bottomofthefoodchain]

Scored his first SHL-goal. This kid is a wildcard in the draft.

Should go early in the 2nd, if not the 1st

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Its that time of month again to bump his thread.

How is he not ranked higher for most people? I really don't understand. Cale Makar is no bigger, and people aren't saying he's too short to go in the 10-20 range.

 

[ManUtdTobbe]

Its that time of month again to bump his thread.

How is he not ranked higher for most people? I really don't understand. Cale Makar is no bigger, and people aren't saying he's too short to go in the 10-20 range.

Best player on the ice last night against Czech in the U18 five nations. Ice was tilted every time he stepped on the ice.

 

[Zaddy]

Best player on the ice last night against Czech in the U18 five nations. Ice was tilted every time he stepped on the ice.

Disagree. He had lots of mistakes early, but got better as the game wore on.

 

[ManUtdTobbe]

Disagree. He had lots of mistakes early, but got better as the game wore on.

And i very much disagree with this, i think he was the best player in that game from the first shift to the last. The way he moves to always be available in the OZone is mesmerizing, very Ghost like in that sense.

 

[Zaddy]

And i very much disagree with this, i think he was the best player in that game from the first shift to the last. The way he moves to always be available in the OZone is mesmerizing, very Ghost like in that sense.

He had plenty of turnovers early on with bad passes, forced plays etc. Definitely not the best swede in this game, perhaps the best defenseman but not player. Hugg and Lundeström were both better, probably Miketinac and Olofsson as well.

I've seen Brännström a number of times this season and this was one of the worst performances from him that I've seen, especially that 1st period.

 

[ManUtdTobbe]

He had plenty of turnovers early on with bad passes, forced plays etc. Definitely not the best swede in this game, perhaps the best defenseman but not player. Hugg and Lundeström were both better, probably Miketinac and Olofsson as well.

I've seen Brännström a number of times this season and this was one of the worst performances from him that I've seen, especially that 1st period.

Guess we watched completely different games then. Agree that he got better and better as the game went on, but he was still good in the first imo.

 

[Epic Neal Time]

I'd like to see the Penguins take him.

 

[ManUtdTobbe]

Scored a goal today as Sweden beat Russia 3-1, wasn't there watching today though so have no idea how he played.