2015-2016 CHL/NCAA/Euro Prospects Thread

[BigMacAttack*]

Is Lehkonen a good skater? Does he have elite speed?

 

[Sam I Am]

Lehkonen has an assist on Frolunda's only goal in the Champions' Hockey League Semi Final.

1-1 after two periods.

 

[montreal]

Is Lehkonen a good skater? Does he have elite speed?

no he doesn't have elite speed, he's not slow but for someone his size you would think he would be quicker. His skating is fine.

 

[GREMLIN]

Adding mass and strength is what he needs to worry about right now, no harm in leaving him in what may be the 2nd best league in the world under a good coach vs being in the AHL on a crowded roster and a bad coach imo.

I agree with this, it's not like he's in the same situation as DLR who sometimes wouldnt even get to play 10 minutes of icetime if I remember correctly, he's in a great organization getting some quality icetime and thriving with it. I usually prefer having our Euro prospects come over ASAP because I feel like the organization has better control over their preparation and development when they're here but Lehkonen seems to be in a really good situation with Frolunda.

Do we know how they are trained over there? As far as AHL and crowed roster well sorry, but if I think he's a serious prospect, he's playing top 6. This AHL team do not have enough top players to not make room for 1 more. Especially not next year when at one poitn, some decision will need to happen for Ghetto and Lessio who each have to go through waivers next year. Are we going to re-live another Tinordi moment with Ghetto?

Compared to say Reway, he seems to have a good attitude so I'm not too worried about his training over there. A good friend of mine (Deschamps) who's conditionning is top notch played for Karpat for a little bit last season and said it was pretty intense training wise so my guess is it's similar in Frolunda.

Dont know if this video was ever posted here but he seems to be on a pretty good program.

Is Lehkonen a good skater? Does he have elite speed?

Yes he is, his speed is not elite but he has good jump and especially good edge work, seems really strong on his skates.

 

[montreal]

Lehkonen's team advances to the Finals next month vs Karpat. Didn't see the updated stats but looks like Lehkonen could be tied for 2nd in the tournament in points with 12, although he's played in the most games. still good to see him produce at a high level.

 

[Asamu]

I just want to know your thoughts about Erik Nystrom, our 6th round pick (154th) in 2012. Did we give up too early on him ? He's 11g 13a 24p in 36 games and a differencial of +12. He's currently 21.

 

[Whitesnake]

I just want to know your thoughts about Erik Nystrom, our 6th round pick (154th) in 2012. Did we give up too early on him ? He's 11g 13a 24p in 36 games and a differencial of +12. He's currently 21.

That's 1st Division. Not Elite league. So let's see how he develops....but we never know. Not too well known prospects are playing in that league, not prospects anyway that are expected to be big time contribuotrs at the NHL level. Guys like Nicolas Deschamps are playing in there. Mitch Wahl. Couple of others.

 

[Treb]

I just want to know your thoughts about Erik Nystrom, our 6th round pick (154th) in 2012. Did we give up too early on him ? He's 11g 13a 24p in 36 games and a differencial of +12. He's currently 21.

He's 22. Also, he's playing in Sweden's second league so it's not that impressive.

 

[Wats]

I just want to know your thoughts about Erik Nystrom, our 6th round pick (154th) in 2012. Did we give up too early on him ? He's 11g 13a 24p in 36 games and a differencial of +12. He's currently 21.

Him and Daniel Prybil are possibly the 2 prospects that Habs lost rights to that might still have hopes for NHL contracts in their future IMO.

 

[montreal]

I just want to know your thoughts about Erik Nystrom, our 6th round pick (154th) in 2012. Did we give up too early on him ? He's 11g 13a 24p in 36 games and a differencial of +12. He's currently 21.

John Westin (207th, '10) had a similar breakout in the same league last year, but not sure what happened to him this year. Good for Nystrom to put together a good season, wasn't impressed with him for the few games he played in Hamilton.

Pribyl is the guy I still think the Habs should be keeping an eye out for. He's at a PPG this year and leads his team in scoring.

The one guy that we got rid of that surprises me to the down side is Collberg, I really thought he was going to be good but he has really struggled from the looks of his stats. I haven't seen him since the trade but only 7 goals in the AHL to date, that's very surprising. Guess management knew what they were doing when they traded him.

 

[ProspectsFanatic]

Erik Nystrom is leading his Allvenskan team in points (and +/-), not bad. Still some hope now, otherwise since he left the AHL it was going pretty bad for him.

 

[hototogisu]

Bizarre. Everything about the Reway situation is bizarre though

 

[NotProkofievian]

I don't even know....

...what is he trying to say there? lol

 

[Habsfan18]

bizarre. Everything about the reway situation is bizarre though

 

[GREMLIN]

Man Reway is a ****ing tool.

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

Man Reway is a ****ing tool.

Exactly.......he is an immature little punk.

 

[Riggins]

I have no idea what he's saying there. Does he want out of our organization?

 

[DJ Breadman]

He has always been a tool, looks like he hasn't grown up playing in europe

 

[19VJ17]

I have no idea what he's saying there. Does he want out of our organization?

The only thing I can think of was they both had similar problems. Both Reway and Drouin didn't want to play for the team that had there rights

OR

Maybe he thinks it would be a good deal for the Habs to trade Reway to TB for Drouin

OR

Maybe I don't know WTF I am talking about

 

[malton]

I'd put Reway on our 2nd line over any of the options we currently have.

 

[Wats]

Wouldnt be surprising if Habs never approached him about a contract so he assumes they don't want him. Too little character.

 

[HankyZetts]

I'd put Reway on our 2nd line over any of the options we currently have.

In a heartbeat! Him and Hudon all day over Desharnais/Byron/Weise/DSP/Carr/Andrighetto...

Pretty weak management right now I'd say. Need skilled playmakers who are good on the PP, but Hudon steady rotting...

 

[Kobe Armstrong]

I don't even think he knows he's saying anything wrong. You can't read too much into someone's character from an instagram comment

 

[malton]

I don't even think he knows he's saying anything wrong. You can't read too much into someone's character from an instagram comment

His english is just bad.

What he was trying to say was that he can't wait to play with Drouin in Montreal.

 

[19VJ17]

His english is just bad.

What he was trying to say was that he can't wait to play with Drouin in Montreal.

Oh.... I like your suggestion much better than mine