Prospect Info: Simon Lundmark, RD (2nd round, 51st overall)

[jetsforever]

Another Euro d-man!

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[Joe Hallenback]

But the Jets hate Euros?

 

[lanky]

Nice one Chevy

 

[Jets2point0]

The compensating for Logan Stanley continues

 

[Afterburner]

I mean, maybe the Euro D will want to actually stay in the Peg

 

[surixon]

But the Jets hate Euros?

Do you know anything about him?

 

[MardyBum]

Right shot this time lol.

 

[Trinity]

Simon Lundmark, RHD (Linkoping, SHL – No. 21 EU)

Lundmark spent some time as a depth defenseman in the top Swedish league this year and filled the role well. A two-way defender, Lundmark was one of Sweden’s better players at the U-18 Five Nations tournament in Michigan last summer and used his 6-foot-2, 201-pound frame to throw some massive hits. Lundmark’s top speed is impressive, and if he doesn’t win a puck battle because of his skating, he finds a way to use his strength to regain control. Scouts would have preferred to see him play a bit more in the SHL, but he has all the makings of a solid depth defender who can contribute offense.

 

[Joe Hallenback]

Do you know anything about him?

Solid 2 way guy. I think he was one of McKenzie's risers. Good size. Really solid defensively. Finished the year in the SHL. Should be there for the next 2 years

 

[Rheged]

Late birthday but hard to be unhappy picking a guy who played games in the SHL in his draft season.

 

[MardyBum]

"Simon Lundmark, RHD (Linkoping, SHL – No. 21 EU)
Lundmark spent some time as a depth defenseman in the top Swedish league this year and filled the role well. A two-way defender, Lundmark was one of Sweden’s better players at the U-18 Five Nations tournament in Michigan last summer and used his 6-foot-2, 201-pound frame to throw some massive hits. Lundmark’s top speed is impressive, and if he doesn’t win a puck battle because of his skating, he finds a way to use his strength to regain control. Scouts would have preferred to see him play a bit more in the SHL, but he has all the makings of a solid depth defender who can contribute offense."

2019 NHL Draft: Who are the most underrated defensemen available? - TheHockeyNews

 

[LastWordArmy]

His report is in here

2019 NHL Draft Scouting Reports: Prospects 81-90 - Last Word on Hockey

 

[MardyBum]

Didn't know about him at all but like the pick from what I've read. More upside picks!

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

Chevy is going well in this draft so far.

 

[KingBogo]

Another defenseman who skates well, can move the puck with good hockey sense. Seeing a trend happening here. Chevy focused on D prospects who can get the puck to their young forwards in transition.

 

[MardyBum]

Anyone got any hail mary thoughts for the 4th or 5th rounders?

 

[surixon]

Another defenseman who skates well, can move the puck with good hockey sense. Seeing a trend happening here. Chevy focused on D prospects who can get the puck to their young forwards in transition.

Now is Maurice onboard to playing those type of dmen. We shall see

 

[Joe Hallenback]

Now is Maurice onboard to playing those type of dmen. We shall see

Just going to say there is a good chance by the time this guy gets here that Maurice will not be around.

 

[surixon]

Just going to say there is a good chance by the time this guy gets here that Maurice will not be around.

I agree but. They have changed their philosophy at the amateur level which usually means you change it at the pro level. Given the Pionk trade it looks like Chevy wants a mobile puck moving defense. Maurice has been reluctant to play these types.

 

[Huffer]

Doesn't seem high on a lot of lists, but if hes on an upward trajectory it could he good in a few years.

 

[Guardian17]

 

[Guardian17]

 

[Scheifele55]

Solid 2 way guy. I think he was one of McKenzie's risers. Good size. Really solid defensively. Finished the year in the SHL. Should be there for the next 2 years

Any player who is a riser is someone I support taking. Mark Scheifele was a big riser, on the flip side Atlanta took Angelo Esposito at 21 who was a faller, was projected to go #1 overall that year and ended up doing NOTHING. I remember Logan Stanley was a riser so I am optimistic he will continue developing. Lundmark sounds like a player with great potential if he continues his development.

 

[Hank Chinaski]

Encouraged by what I’m reading, sounds like he could feature on the bottom pair eventually. Also sounds like he’s probably 3-4 years away from cracking the lineup.

 

[Guardian17]