HOCKEY_GURU said:
I would have thouhght many others have surpassed Fransson by now..seems to me hes been quite an under achiever.
He has not had a great season, that is correct. Upside is still great though, although he is definitely not a safe pick/bet to make it. I hope to see him get an offensive breakthrough in the SEL next season.
TinCanCommunications said:
Niklas Hjalmarsson and Frederik Pettersson.
Can anyone tell me how they're doing this season?
Not seen Pettersson this season, but I have been hearing he has been offensively rather dominant with the Calgary Flames. I guess he could be putting up some serious numbers next year. Niklas Hjalmarsson was great before he got injured, which was like after 5 games... IMO a lock on next year's WJC team.
Richard_Zednik said:
You guys dont know Christopher Heino yet, but i have seen him and hes quick. Should play a good role in the NHL some day. Ive talked to him in person, real nice guy too
Heino is a very good prospect, but he is in a tough spot. The back-up on a good SEL team with a very capable starting goaltender that is not going anywhere. I hope the Habs sign him and let him play in the AHL.
Captain Conservative said:
Hey Predatore, could you tell me how washingtons swedish prospects are doing?
Defenseman Johnny Oduya is heading to the NHL. He has told Frölunda's management that he wants to play in the NA next season. Oduya has had a strong season and played convincingly in the SEL as well as on the national team. Should have a good shot at becoming a regular NHL defenseman IMO. If he cannot translate his offensive game on the other side of the pond, he should do just as fine as a stay-at-home defenseman.
nomoment said:
Predatore: What kind of NHL player does Carl Soderberg figure to be? A 2nd liner?
Second liner sounds about right. Some nights, however, you start to wonder if his ceiling could be greater than that even. Söderberg can be very dominant at times. Will be playing either SEL or AHL next season, I think. SEL if his team gets promoted from the second tier league, AHL if they fail.
HOCKEY_GURU said:
One player I thought i would see his name here is Oduya... perhaps someone who knows more about him can say where theyd put him on this list.
About No. 15 or so, I think.