Does that mean he's playing this year?
If it does, is it because Marlies in need of D or because Leafs may call up one of the Marlies?
How does his ability compare to Timothy Liljegren?
How does his ability compare to Timothy Liljegren?
Probably not even close?
Lindgren is probably more like a Marc-Andre Bergeron in terms of style.
Probably not even close?
Lindgren is probably more like a Marc-Andre Bergeron in terms of style.
Does that mean he's playing this year?
If it does, is it because Marlies in need of D or because Leafs may call up one of the Marlies?
Meh, draft position has no bearing on ability. Like Anton Stralman or David Rundblad?
Leafs are at 50 pro contracts so they can't sign him to an ELC and play him this year.
Probably not even close?
Lindgren is probably more like a Marc-Andre Bergeron in terms of style.
Slightly surprising.
The arm-chair scouting report isn't very impressive, and they didn't need to sign him for a year or two yet.
Hopefully we get a chance to see him with the Marlies this year.
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=187806#sthash.O6n8XyKf.dpufJesper Lindgren, an impressive blend of skill, speed, determination, and intelligence, is the one player you don't want to see carrying the puck if you are his adversary. The nimble puck-carrying defenseman plays above his age, and is confident enough in his abilites to make creative plays under pressure. He is poised with the puck and possesses a high level of hockey sense; he is always aware of what is unfolding in the play, and never seems to make irrational decisions or bend under adversity. What he lacks in size, he makes up for in spirit and cunning. However, he doesn't shy away from puck battles, and will use his body to barge his way in and swoop out with the puck. All-in-all, a talented offensive blueliner who plays an adaptive, new-age style of hockey.