GDT: Preseason Game 3 vs Washington

[jkutswings]

May it be one of many occasions where Nate stymies Connor.

 

[Electric Eric]

Glad to see some excitement about Hanas. Been a vocal fan since his PDX days.

 

[SCD]

I hate to say this, but Soderblom gives me some Mantha vibes. He definitely needs to increase his intensity. I am not sure GR fixes that issue.

 

[Filppula]

I hate to say this, but Soderblom gives me some Mantha vibes. He definitely needs to increase his intensity. I am not sure GR fixes that issue.

I think a lot of the issue is his skating. He still needs to get quicker. I’m starting to slowly get the feeling he’ll be traded sometime and blossom. Hope I’m wrong. He looked good with Veleno and Berggren last season.

 

[Pavels Dog]

I hate to say this, but Soderblom gives me some Mantha vibes. He definitely needs to increase his intensity. I am not sure GR fixes that issue.

Big guys rarely/never look intense. We've seen that he can turn it on. Consistency is definitely an issue for him but give it time. A lot of what we're seeing now/last season mirrored what he looked like in the SHL until things started clicking. He probably won't hit his stride until like 24-25, similar to most of these huge guys.

 

[Dotter]

Looks like Wings are going to be a fun team to watch this upcoming season.

 

[brett89]

soderbolm needs to use his size. he is very awkward out there. sometimes it works but most times it doesnt. someone needs to show him how to use his size better

 

[mikerooooose]

I said the same thing about Soderblom from the prospect tournament.

Gets stood up by defensemen over a foot shorter than him. Doesn't drive to the net. Does a lot of reaching with his stick, rather than moving his feet, etc...

He's a dime a dozen player if he doesn't use his size. If he played like Hannas or Kasper he would be a beast out there.

 

[ShanahanMan]

I hate to say this, but Soderblom gives me some Mantha vibes. He definitely needs to increase his intensity. I am not sure GR fixes that issue.

I just don’t see long term success with him. Speed defines the league now and a guy who’s like 6’8 will simply not be able to be as fast and agile to make it as a high level forward.

 

[Gniwder]

I just don’t see long term success with him. Speed defines the league now and a guy who’s like 6’8 will simply not be able to be as fast and agile to make it as a high level forward.

You don't need elite speed to be successful, look at Jason Robertson. He has 10x the hockey IQ as Elmer though.

Elmer can protect the puck with his reach, but he can't win puck battles on either end of the ice. My concern is that he's a defensive liability, and that hasn't changed much. I wouldn't write him off yet though. He's a 6th round pick, and a big project.

 

[Astyanax]

I hate to say this, but Soderblom gives me some Mantha vibes. He definitely needs to increase his intensity. I am not sure GR fixes that issue.

I was never a mantha fan, but I'll take a mantha like player in the 6th round every year. I'm sure Stevei will give the next 5 6th rders. Round them up; I'm sure one will develop some heart.