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

[Hank Chinaski]

How’s the Swede going to like being with all those damn Finns?

 

[Guardian17]

 

[ICdave]

We just chatted with Simon Lundmark on today's IC Hockey Show. You can listen to it here.

 

[LowLefty]

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.

Mo has preached a quick skill game and these D men fall under that skill set. Chevy is obviously moving in another direction with the D core - Mo is either on side or gone - and I can't see him shooting himself in the foot.

However, the major complaint on Mo has always been his tendency to over play his vets - that won't end but eventually, the players you draft are your vets. Myers, Buff, Chia won't be around when these guys arrive (you have to assume) so the make up of the Jets back end is going to look a lot different than it does today.

Will he be around for the transition? Who knows.

The one caveat for Mo (IMO) is that these guys will need to be able to play in there own end - as they should.

 

[Guardian17]

 

[Guardian17]

 

[Hammer Slammer]

 

[rkp]

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.

Doesn't bode well for PoMo it seems!

 

[Gm0ney]

Got owned on that 4 on 1...

 

[Polar Vortex]

Kid legit seems to love being apart of this org. We'll see how long it lasts lol

Jk F.U. Trouba

 

[LucianoBorsato]

How Sip is dealing with 2 Euro d-men being drafted is my major concern

 

[GNP]

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.

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I like this pick better than our 1st pick, at least this guy has some good size, and sounds like a really good 2 way player. I just don't want to see the Jet's defense getting populated with undersized D-men that can get hurt a lot easier. -- Good pick here it seems.

 

[tbcwpg]

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I like this pick better than our 1st pick, at least this guy has some good size, and sounds like a really good 2 way player. I just don't want to see the Jet's defense getting populated with undersized D-men that can get hurt a lot easier. -- Good pick here it seems.

This pick is the one that's putting the Jets in the C grade category by most of the pundits who follow these prospects.

 

[heilongjetsfan]

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

Before YoungStars? Suits me!

 

[GNP]

This pick is the one that's putting the Jets in the C grade category by most of the pundits who follow these prospects.

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You could well be right --never have seen him play, but read some good things about him, and liked his size. I hope he works out.

 

[heilongjetsfan]

This pick is the one that's putting the Jets in the C grade category by most of the pundits who follow these prospects.

I remember hearing the same thing about leaving Couts on the board to take Scheifele. "Amateur hour," was the prevailing sentiment.

Pundits gonna pund.

 

[tbcwpg]

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You could well be right --never have seen him play, but read some good things about him, and liked his size. I hope he works out.

Logan Stanley is big. Size isn't always the mark of a good pick.

I remember hearing the same thing about leaving Couts on the board to take Scheifele. "Amateur hour," was the prevailing sentiment.

Pundits gonna pund.

Sure, but I put a bit more faith in them when it comes to the later round picks. We'll see how he does, I hope he plays in the NHL.

 

[Trinity]

I remember hearing the same thing about leaving Couts on the board to take Scheifele. "Amateur hour," was the prevailing sentiment.

Pundits gonna pund.

Pundits = bloggers = zero qualifications other then possibly a communication diploma from the local community college.

 

[tbcwpg]

Pundits = bloggers = zero qualifications other then possibly a communication diploma from the local community college.

These are guys like Pronman saying it, not some internet blogger, but sure, I guess he hasn't played before and probably his opinion isn't worth a lot

 

[Trinity]

These are guys like Pronman saying it, not some internet blogger, but sure, I guess he hasn't played before and probably his opinion isn't worth a lot

All these guys really are is people like you and me, who are given a platform, and who are good writers.

 

[tbcwpg]

All these guys really are is people like you and me, who are given a platform, and who are good writers.

I wouldn't quite agree with that. They go to a lot of junior games, they talk to plenty of scouts, and they have a good read on things. Pronman is one of the ones I think is usually pretty solid with his rankings and thoughts on this stuff.

 

[Joe Hallenback]

Its probably the pick that will determine if we had a successful draft or not

 

[Board Bard]

I wouldn't quite agree with that. They go to a lot of junior games, they talk to plenty of scouts, and they have a good read on things. Pronman is one of the ones I think is usually pretty solid with his rankings and thoughts on this stuff.

Plus they're usually not good writers.

 

[CorgisPer60]

No one really seems all that high on him, but he says his passing ability and hockey IQ are two of his biggest strengths. I'm decidedly okay with this pick, as I have no real idea who was available at the time, having not done much research, or even listened to the draft while at work.

 

[VictoriaJetsFan]

Doesn't bode well for PoMo it seems!

thank god