Swedish Prospect Update Thread

[Frk It]

Was looking at goalie Jesper Myrenberg, he’s having a pretty dominant year in the SuperElit.

Then I looked at his brother Jonathan, and he is only 15 but he looks like an intriguing defenseman prospect.

Jesper Myrenberg at eliteprospects.com
Jonathan Myrenberg at eliteprospects.com

 

[ZEBROA]

Wich Swedish AHL players will get a chance to play in NHL this season do you think?

 

[wings5]

Can anyone tell me about Elmer Soderblom, does he have NHL potential?

 

[Johnny Danger]

what's your opinion on Carl-Johan Lerby? 15pts in 32 games so far as an 21 yr old defenseman ... sounds quite nice

 

[Howe Elbows 9]

I remember reading some posts last season about Lerby being a solid SHL player, and this season his offensive production has blossomed and it looks like he has a bright future ahead of him.

 

[Ana Crusis]

How does axel andersson looking? I remember him impressing the boston fans in pre season.

 

[Lexus]

Nils Hoglander's goal today in the SHL (GIF)

 

[Johnny Danger]

how you you like Johannes Kinvall? Emil Djuse?

and - playing in College - Gustaf Westlund ...?

 

[PittsburghHustlers]

Wich Swedish AHL players will get a chance to play in NHL this season do you think?

Brannstrom should get a chance, he’s been really good.

 

[Johnny Danger]

any thoughts about Anton Wedin?

 

[ZEBROA]

Sweden could put a break on the Ds for a couple of years and focus on developing Cs and forwards and not loose any sleep over it. I request a more even development plan. Were are the top end Cs? EP then what?

 

[PerryTurnbullfan]

Blues pick Anton Andersson at Lulea 20. Anything anyone can tell us on his progress? Seems odd to be 20 and not moving up to the men’s league.

 

[JHB]

Sweden could put a break on the Ds for a couple of years and focus on developing Cs and forwards and not loose any sleep over it. I request a more even development plan. Were are the top end Cs? EP then what?

Agreed. But it's just the hockey culture in Sweden. Youth teams focus on team play, hard work and defence much more so than letting their best players shine

 

[Lexus]

Linus Pettersson's goal today.

 

[Howe Elbows 9]

Following the conclusion of the SHL regular season yesterday, here's my (highly subjective) top 10 performances this season among prospects selected in the 2017 and 2018 drafts;

Honorable mentions: Nils Lundkvist, Isac Lundeström, Johan Södergran.

#	Player	NHL team	Current team	Comment
10	Albin Eriksson		Skellefteå	Despite playing limited minutes, Eriksson contributed with 9 goals and 7 assists.
9	Jesper Sellgren		Luleå	Selected in his second year of eligibility in 2018, this defenceman had 3 goals and 12 assists while playing about 20 minutes per game.
8	Filip Sveningsson		Oskarshamn	The leader among junior players in Allsvenskan with 15 goals and 27 points, Filip has been an important part of Oskarshamn's surprisingly good season.
7	Lucas Elvenes		Rögle	Elvenes led all juniors in the SHL with 17 assists, and also added 3 goals.
6	Marcus Davidsson		Djurgården	Marcus improved on his previous season highs by getting 10 goals and 17 assists.
5	Samuel Ersson		Västerås	With 27 wins, a GAA of 1.95 and a save percentage of 93.3, Samuel was one of the main factors behind Västerås finishing third in Allsvenskan.
4	Filip Hållander		Timrå	Timrå had a bad season in their return to the SHL, but both 2018 second round picks have been bright spots for the team. Hållander has been really active on the scoresheet with 7 goals and 14 assists.
3	Dominik Bokk		Växjö	After getting 2 points in the SHL last season, Bokk managed to get 8 goals and 15 assists this season even though he didn't play in a prominent role.
2	Jesper Boqvist		Brynäs	Following a season where he scored 13 points, Jesper became the second leading scorer for Brynäs this season with 35 points.
1	Emil Bemström		Djurgården	Leading the SHL in goals with 23 while still a junior is an amazing achievement.

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

 

[tealhockey]

how you you like Johannes Kinvall? Emil Djuse?

and - playing in College - Gustaf Westlund ...?

I watched a lot of Westlund this year, he was playing on a great line for a while and looked very good in the Big Ten. Missed some time due to injury I believe. I think he should be due for a breakout season offensively as a sophomore. OSU should be pretty good again.

 

[ZEBROA]

Sweden seem to have a great developing program for Ds. Why cant they translate that to forwards? I know Holtz Raymond Gunler etc are on its way, but they ar to few and far apart. Copy the Finns forward development strategy. Not as many NHLrs but more consistent with higher skill. Makes me angry and sad at the same time

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Is there any update on Niederbach?

 

[theslatcher]

Is there any update on Niederbach?

None, wouldn't expect him to be back before next season.

 

[VictorLustig]

Sweden seem to have a great developing program for Ds. Why cant they translate that to forwards? I know Holtz Raymond Gunler etc are on its way, but they ar to few and far apart. Copy the Finns forward development strategy. Not as many NHLrs but more consistent with higher skill. Makes me angry and sad at the same time

Had a first look at the 04 age group this weekend. Saw a couple of forward gems from the Gothenburg area.

 

[Hoglunder]

Had a first look at the 04 age group this weekend. Saw a couple of forward gems from the Gothenburg area.

Otto Stahre?

 

[VictorLustig]

Otto Stahre?

This should give you an idea

AprilCupen | stats.swehockey.se

 

[ZEBROA]

Had a first look at the 04 age group this weekend. Saw a couple of forward gems from the Gothenburg area.

A future topline for Sweden?
Forssander, Teodor LW
Stahre, Otto CE
Stenberg, Otto RW

 

[VictorLustig]

A future topline for Sweden?
Forssander, Teodor LW
Stahre, Otto CE
Stenberg, Otto RW

Way too early for that. I'm pretty sure Stahre & Forssander will be on next years U16 NT though. Stenberg is actually a year younger.

 

[Eye of Ra]

what's your opinion on Carl-Johan Lerby? 15pts in 32 games so far as an 21 yr old defenseman ... sounds quite nice

he is really good. fast, skilled, smart, gritty, takes cares of defensive duties. seen him play 100 times. give him another year and i think he can play in nhl.