Prospect Info: 2019 40th overall: Vancouver selects Nils Höglander (LW, Rögle BK)

[supercanuck]

To be fair, Demko was a second-rounder and so was Kole Line, who's still a prospect with some upside.

But one of the big reasons the Canucks haven't 'hit' on many second rounders is that they keep trading them for the likes of Sutter, Gudbranson, Baertschi and Vey.

Man, that's brutal.

 

[nergish]

I think Hoglander makes the Canucks starting lineup. Big fan of this prospect.

I totally understand why most will want to temper expectations on a 5'9 second rounder, but I'm with ya.
I would bunk Pettersson and Hoglander together, can you imagine the hockey-related conversations those two would be having?

He's the one guy I could see getting under Petey's skin a little bit with his showmanship. If/when Nils pulls off his lacrosse move in the NHL, EP40 is going to put his rage goggles on and try to put up a 5 goal game. It's going to be exhilarating watching these two try to out-do one another.

He's not Petey, but he's going to be a fan favourite.

 

[CherryToke]

The Hoglander is back in action tomorrow at 10am. Expecting at least 3 points. Lets hope he doesn't disappoint again

 

[lawrence]

Man, that's brutal.

that’s brutal? He also signed del saster and gagner!

 

[VancouverJagger]

The Hoglander is back in action tomorrow at 10am. Expecting at least 3 points. Lets hope he doesn't disappoint again

Anything less is a huge let down and will mean he's inevitably a bust

 

[JanBulisPiggyBack]

Just stopping by to see if he has 4 points yet, I see nobody has called him a bust in the last 5 comments so I can only assume that he in fact has scored at least 4 points

these are the best of times oh my brothers

 

[JanBulisPiggyBack]

3rd period 1-1 tie

no points for busty mc bustersen but man oh man E. Petterssen with a point I tell ya Elias is so amazing he gets points in games he doesn’t even play

truely generational

 

[BB06]

No points today send him to kalamazoo.

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

Think he might be heading to Arizona if we actually acquire OEL?

 

[GetFocht]

Think he might be heading to Arizona if we actually acquire OEL?

Doubt, Podkolzin and Hoglander won't be traded.

 

[VanJack]

Hoglander is my dark-horse pick to make the Canucks out of training camp. But if he doesn't, he can simply return to the SHL to play out the season.

The Canucks are fortunate that their two top prospects--Podkolzin and Hoglander--have leagues to play in. Other prospects in the pipeline, including those drafted in a few days, won't be so lucky.

They could end up in training sites like MLB, practicing and playing inter-squad games. Hardly ideal for their development.

 

[GumbyCan2]

Kid is hopelessly undersized, just like Brayden Point.

So, you are essentially saying 'Brayden Point' is hopeless? Not in this universe is he hopeless.
Hoglander may persevere and push through to show his skill and abilities with hard work and above average drive can overcomd size obstacle and become a star.
Brayden is outscoring and leading T.B. as much or more than Stamkos and Kucherov!

 

[GumbyCan2]

Point taken.

Or, "taking Point"!

 

[GumbyCan2]

Point is listed at 5'10" and 166 on Hockey DB.....Hoglander is listed at 5'9", 185, which according to my math is almost 20 pounds heavier, even though he's four years younger.

So Hoglander is 'short', but he isn't 'small', and doesn't play that way. But I see your 'point'. Brayden Point and Johnny Gaudreau seem to survive quite nicely playing in the 160-pound range.

Generalizing here, but "physics aspect" does bode well for many a shorter hockey player who is 185+lbs to have success in battling for pucks, surviving heavy hitters, playing against more physical players and forging their way onto successful careers. Its similar to running backs in football, whereby lower center of gravity with strong cores and solid weight per height ratios, can make player very sturdy and solid on their skates despite shorter height.

 

[Disappointed EP40]

So, you are essentially saying 'Brayden Point' is hopeless? Not in this universe is he hopeless.
Hoglander may persevere and push through to show his skill and abilities with hard work and above average drive can overcomd size obstacle and become a star.
Brayden is outscoring and leading T.B. as much or more than Stamkos and Kucherov!

but point is tiny; can't play along the boards. I'm betting tb trades him sooner than later.

 

[Lindgren]

Hoglander was pointless today, 2 shots on goal, in 12:39 TOI. Rogle won 5-3.

 

[Lindgren]

Hogland was pointless again today in 14:40 TOI, +1, in a 3-2 Rogle victory.

That's two pointless games in a row for Nils, so he now drops behind Jurmo on the top prospects list.

 

[The Iron Goalie]

Hogland was pointless again today in 14:40 TOI, +1, in a 3-2 Rogle victory.

That's three pointless games in a row for Nils, so he now drops behind Jurmo on the top prospects list.

Drop him out of the top 10!

 

[SelltheTeamFrancesco]

Tracking pretty well him and Pod are both play drivers something this team needs more of.

 

[Orca Smash]

I am hoping we dont see him or podkolzin traded for OEL, both to me are unique in what they might possibly bring this team.

 

[Canucks1096]

Hoglander is my dark-horse pick to make the Canucks out of training camp. But if he doesn't, he can simply return to the SHL to play out the season.

The Canucks are fortunate that their two top prospects--Podkolzin and Hoglander--have leagues to play in. Other prospects in the pipeline, including those drafted in a few days, won't be so lucky.

They could end up in training sites like MLB, practicing and playing inter-squad games. Hardly ideal for their development.

Hoglander have like close to 0% chance of making the team next year. He is definitely a good prospect but I do find him a little overrated. He should make it to the nhl. Most likely a middle 6 winger or lower end 2nd line winger.

 

[Nona Di Giuseppe]

Generalizing here, but "physics aspect" does bode well for many a shorter hockey player who is 185+lbs to have success in battling for pucks, surviving heavy hitters, playing against more physical players and forging their way onto successful careers. Its similar to running backs in football, whereby lower center of gravity with strong cores and solid weight per height ratios, can make player very sturdy and solid on their skates despite shorter height.

unless you have long legs and high center for gravity a la Mason Raymond

 

[Nona Di Giuseppe]

I am hoping we dont see him or podkolzin traded for OEL, both to me are unique in what they might possibly bring this team.

If we trade either for OEL, I will be livid.

 

[GumbyCan2]

unless you have long legs and high center for gravity a la Mason Raymond

Hee, hee, hee...not too likely to fit into the smaller-framed category if you have long legs!!

 

[GumbyCan2]

Hogland was pointless again today in 14:40 TOI, +1, in a 3-2 Rogle victory.

That's two pointless games in a row for Nils, so he now drops behind Jurmo on the top prospects list.

Ooh-oh. Draft bust! Put him back on the Prsss box shelf to collect bust-dust. Next years trade bait now.
High draft pedigree and expectation, just not a fit here for him. Please give us your top pick!