Prospect Info: 214th overall: Vancouver selects Arvid Costmar (C, Linköping)

[Deeds26]

the winning goal for Finland was 100% his fault. but he did win a award. but in true Canucks fashion when the pressure was on. he did not do it

What? Just watched the replay of the tying goal and he is not on the ice.
Swedes had #5, #18, #29, #10 and #8 out there

 

[LuLover96]

From the bench?

Correct. How dare he sit on the bench and not use the force to stop the goal!

 

[canuckking1]

From the bench?

More like what the F was Broberg doing? I would be worried if i'm an Oiler fan he has been horrid defending junior level players

He should fit right in

 

[mathonwy]

From the bench?

More like what the F was Broberg doing? I would be worried if i'm an Oiler fan he has been horrid defending junior level players

Broberg hasn't looked good all tournament.

 

[Tables of Stats]

Broberg hasn't looked good all tournament.

Hasn't he been playing hurt? I mean he missed a game and from everything I've heard he hasn't looked like the same skater he usually is.

 

[Fatass]

Is this COstmar kid a bit like Rutuu?

 

[tradervik]

I watched only a small bit of the first period but immediately noticed Costmar forechecking like a madman. Stole the puck from a Finn and set up a scoring chance.

 

[Bubbles]

A homegrown, rat kind of player is something the Canucks used to have in spades, but now overpay to get. Hopefully Costmar can develop into that type of player.

 

[sting101]

Impressive tourney.

Looks like he has some utility potential down the road

 

[Three On Zero]

Came to watch Podkolzin, Left more interested in Costmar

 

[orcatown]

Some good attributes:

- strong skater - has real good first step acceleration
- at this level had zero difficulty staying in the play in all zones
- quickness in getting to the play and hounding the puck
- quick stick and quick, and most often accurate, puck movement
- real competitive edge

Has to get stronger on the puck and little quicker on defensive reads. Also had some problems with clean exits from his zone and shouldering thru traffic

Tournament certainly increased the belief he has potential and takes some of the sting off losing a similar player in Madden (although I still think Madden is better)

 

[dedutchhockey]

 

[PettersonHughes]

Wow, surprised there's no love for Holtz/ Raymond/ Gunler (he really impressed me with his shot)/ Soderblom (monster in the opposing crease), but yeah Costmar was pretty noticeable.

 

[F A N]

Is this COstmar kid a bit like Rutuu?

I don't think so. Jarkko played at 6'2" 200+lbs and was strong by NHL standards. He was a true old school agitator that pissed a lot of guys off. His brother Tuomo (whom I didn't watch as much) played the game really hard (by NHL standards).

Costmar just doesn't strike me as the type to play that type of game at the NHL level or even the AHL level.

 

[canuckfan75]

Sorry guys. I saw the replay and he was in face not on the ice for the winning goal.

my bad

 

[HockeyNightInAsia]

It's nice that the coaches recognized Costmar's good work (although may not be truly top 3). I wouldn't dream too big, if Costmar becomes an NHL 3C/4C in any shape or form this would be a huge win.

My question remains though, that defensive centers from Europe seem not the most common; they either are highly regarded early (Koivu / Backlund / Eller) or needed quite some AHL/NCAA time (Lucas Wallmark / Johan Larsson / Erik Haula?). Does this point to the need to gain North American exposure (likewise for Linus Karlsson), and how best to do it in the case of Costmar?

 

[LuLover96]

Sorry guys. I saw the replay and he was in face not on the ice for the winning goal.

my bad

Takes a lot of balls to own up to a mistake. Well done.

 

[VanJack]

Is this COstmar kid a bit like Rutuu?

Kind of reminds me of Kenny Linseman in his prime, the NHL player who earned the original nickname of 'the rat'. Costmar will drive you nuts with his play down low and in the after-the-whistle scrums.

But on a Swedish team loaded with first rounders and talented players, to be named one of their 'top three players' for the tournament is an eye-opener. Clearly the kid has some talent; a quick shot and relentless pursuit of the puck.

For a seventh rounder, does it get any better than this in his draft-plus-one season?

 

[Ottobot]

Time and place might be in his favour because Beagle will be gone right when Costmar should be ready if it’s going to happen.

 

[iceburg]

Only saw him play the Russia/Sweden match but loved this player. Better comparison?
1. Burrows
2. Ruutu (Jarko)
3. Gallagher
4. Hansen

To me it seems like Hansen with a little more finish and edge...i.e. Burrows light.

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

the real question is
Is he still a Brackett pick after causing the gwg goal?

 

[Fatass]

the real question is
Is he still a Brackett pick after causing the gwg goal?

Nice try, but that was all on Broberg. It’s crazy how fabulously Bracket did at the draft.

 

[The Iron Goalie]

Apparently his season is over due to the shoulder injury he suffered a few weeks ago.

 

[Lindgren]

Apparently his season is over due to the shoulder injury he suffered a few weeks ago.

Canucks Army has some details:

Canucks prospect Arvid Costmar to miss remainder of season with shoulder injury. Here’s what’s next for him

 

[M2Beezy]

Could this hockey season get any worse?