Prospect Info: 2019 1st Round Pick: Philip Broberg Part 3

[CycloneSweep]

How people aren't excited about him is beyond me. He is good. Very good.

I didn't like the pick when it was made and thought he had an underwhelming season last year in Sweden and at the WJC. Not bad not good, but underwhelming. He has had a much better season so far this year (slumps included) and is off to a good start at the WJC. Still don't see him as a top pairing guy but I am much higher in him than last year.

 

[Broberg Speed]

Great skating all game and great positioning all game. Points and accolades are just the cherry on top.

 

[CycloneSweep]

Soderstrom has a very good game as well

 

[Broberg Speed]

Soderstrom has a very good game as well

yes he did but they are different types of players

 

[CycloneSweep]

yes he did but they are different types of players

I know. I was just stating it. Tbh thought I was in the WJC thead.

 

[3IR]

Flowberg

It's all about the FlowBro

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

Solid game, wouldn't say spectacular. He looked confident and in control throughout with 14 minutes after two periods. Generally really solid defensively albeit not physical. Did get caught up once defending when his feet got tangled a bit on a crossover but held his position pretty well. His offence was somewhat fortuitous with some cherry bounces but putting up four points take them any way they come. His shot looks like it needs some work. He was shutdown early third so likely played with flu or minor injury.

Overall a very solid start as the leader and now veteran age 19 top liner. Will be fun to watch his performance as the tournament progresses and competition gets stiffer.

 

[Broberg Speed]

Rockin the flow too.

Broberg is going to get his pick of the Swedish ladies.

 

[romelson]

Broberg listening in carefully when Larsson is giving advice.
Picture from an swedish TV interview shot some month ago.

 

[snipes]

Rockin the flow too.

Look at that Swedish stud.

 

[ujju2]

Broberg listening in carefully when Larsson is giving advice.
Picture from an swedish TV interview shot some month ago.

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Larsson is basically the perfect partner for Broberg when he gets into the lineup.

 

[Paralyzer008]

From what I saw from Broberg today - the points were a bit coincidental, skating looked great

Looked a lot like Nurse+ to me - the plus being a bit more dynamic offensively, looks to score.

 

[ItWasJustified]

He was shutdown early third so likely played with flu or minor injury.

They said on Swedish television he got some minor injury.

 

[McTonyBrar]

Seriously can we stop with these type of posts any time Broberg has a good period or two? I really don't see the need for hyperbole over a minuscule sample size.

Why is that getting you angry?

 

[McTonyBrar]

How people aren't excited about him is beyond me. He is good. Very good.

It's because they're butthurt we didn't get NHL Superstar Zegras. Apparently they are legendary scouts and already know he's a superstar

 

[McTonyBrar]

Broberg listening in carefully when Larsson is giving advice.
Picture from an swedish TV interview shot some month ago.

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Just be more offensive than Larsson lol. He's already a better skater

 

[McTonyBrar]

From what I saw from Broberg today - the points were a bit coincidental, skating looked great

Looked a lot like Nurse+ to me - the plus being a bit more dynamic offensively, looks to score.

And what is so wrong with Nurse? If he turns out to be a Nurse type Dman, but being more dynamic offensively, then we are golden. Broberg will also have a good mentor in Larsson which Nurse did not.

 

[Raab]

From what I saw from Broberg today - the points were a bit coincidental, skating looked great

Looked a lot like Nurse+ to me - the plus being a bit more dynamic offensively, looks to score.

The thing I like about Broberg is he drives the net. I always watch for guys who drive into high scoring positions. They usually end up being stars.

 

[Aerchon]

Just read this thread. Already made my comments in the WJC thread and I see everyone is on the same page.

 

[Barrsy]

It's because they're butthurt we didn't get NHL Superstar Zegras. Apparently they are legendary scouts and already know he's a superstar

The frankly, stupidity, of the over the top Zegras "fans" , is they are and were so certain that the Oilers blew the pick. Notwithstanding:
1) they barely saw any, if at all, of these guys play
2) Scouts & organizations know waaaaaay more than they ever will
3) its a projection out as to what the kid will be like in 5 years

Its fine to like 1 kid more than another. But its over the top dumb to be saying "they blew it" or its an outrage they didn't pick A over B

 

[romelson]

And what is so wrong with Nurse? If he turns out to be a Nurse type Dman, but being more dynamic offensively, then we are golden. Broberg will also have a good mentor in Larsson which Nurse did not.

In the 15 minute section in swedish TV about Broberg, it began with a solo interview with Broberg. The phone rings for the journalist: -Oh, it's Adam Larsson. Broberg: -He just called me as well.
Larsson also keeps calling him "Phille", an informal nick-name indicating well-established connection.
So maybe the highlighted text can be replaced with "already has".

 

[LaGu]

I for one thought he played great for like two periods. Partly in the 1st, full second 2nd and beginning 3rd. In the first and second there was no doubt imo, you could see that this was a team just coming out of quarantine and not having even played an exhibition game pre-tournament. Söderström, Holtz and Raymond were not at all at the level that I expected. Söderström rebounded in parts of 2nd and then definitely in the 3rd (where he was the best player). Broberg did what a C should, kept things together when others were struggling.

I mentioned in the other thread that the PK was really night and day with him on/off it. Also love that he had some guts, holding onto the puck instead of just immediately passing it away all the time (like many others kept on doing in the first two periods). Going for it, this year he will obviously not be reigned in. I doubt we'll see another 3 pts evening for him, but pretty awesome start!

 

[Zaddy]

Why is that getting you angry?

Because I hate hyperbole and extremes regardless of who the player is and if it's positive or negative. It makes it very difficult to have a nuanced discussion.

It's because they're butthurt we didn't get NHL Superstar Zegras. Apparently they are legendary scouts and already know he's a superstar

And these are exactly the type of posts that I loathe. It's annoying to read and only serves to incite toxic flame wars. Seriously what do you hope to accomplish with this type of post?

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Why is that getting you angry?

Because it’s pointless, you’ll get annoyed too when zegras has a good game and broberg has a bad one and everyone brings out the pitchforks.

it adds nothing to the discussion

 

[Paralyzer008]

And what is so wrong with Nurse? If he turns out to be a Nurse type Dman, but being more dynamic offensively, then we are golden. Broberg will also have a good mentor in Larsson which Nurse did not.

I wouldn't want both - as in when Broberg is ready, I wouldn't be overpaying Nurse way more than he's worth as a UFA. Rather be trading him by then but I'd be concerned they overpay Darnell and have a better guy in waiting who plays similar.

We have so many LHD in this system and I'd rather have diverse playing styles on D and Caleb Jones is not one I want to lose in my top 4 - I think he'll impress us this season.