Prospect Info: 64th Overall, Mattias Norlinder LD

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Positionless Mattias Norlinder emerging as a top Canadiens...

can't read it but yeah. Still early but it's hard to ignore what he's done so far. Man I hope he can just keep improving. We desperately need a D like him. Less pressure on Brook and Romanov to be saviours back there.

 

[26Mats]

can't read it but yeah. Still early but it's hard to ignore what he's done so far. Man I hope he can just keep improving. We desperately need a D like him. Less pressure on Brook and Romanov to be saviours back there.

it's unclear what the offensive ceilings of Romanov, Brook, Mete, Juulsen, Fleury, and Struble will be. Norlinder's looks high. I just hope he can play defense as well.

 

[McGuires Corndog]

That's true. I just haven't heard of left handed D not being able to play the left side. Benn is the only one that many thought was better on the right. He's the only one I've heard of. Coming into the league, Sergachev said he prefered playing the right, but Tampa have him on the left.

Also, I think a very high percentage of our D prospects will make it. Our D prospect pool may not end up having an elite D. But I'm pretty sure at least 6, if not more, of those D prospects are NHLers. Mete, Juulsen, and Fleury have already shown they'll be NHLers if healthy. Romanov and Brook are pretty close to can't miss. Norlinder, Harris, and Struble are quite hyped.

I always thought Gorges looked better on the right side too, other than the stint on PK’s left.

 

[ZUKI]

Positionless Mattias Norlinder emerging as a top Canadiens...

Very interesting approach to describe and analyze his play . He's everywhere on the ice and sees the way the play will develop before the other players .

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[ahmedou]

The SHL its their first division? And the Allvenskan its their second division?

 

[ZUKI]

can't read it but yeah. Still early but it's hard to ignore what he's done so far. Man I hope he can just keep improving. We desperately need a D like him. Less pressure on Brook and Romanov to be saviours back there.

I like how sometime he's the first one to leave the defensive zone . You would think that it's a very risky play , but no , the way he does it is curiously safe because of his great anticipation .

 

[ZUKI]

The SHL its their first division? And the Allvenskan its their second division?

i think that yes it is , but it's also a good division

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

it's unclear what the offensive ceilings of Romanov, Brook, Mete, Juulsen, Fleury, and Struble will be. Norlinder's looks high. I just hope he can play defense as well.

sounds like he can. saw some nice D plays he made. Think I heard he's a tiny bit shaky at times.

 

[ahmedou]

Norlinder has covered the wrong player... He must examine all of his options before taking a decision.

 

[ahmedou]

He's like a defensive playmaker. His presences contribute to generating offense. He moves well on both sides.

 

[JuJu Mobb]

I see he's got 6 goals already.

Does he score with a heavy shot?

 

[Yoshidas Island]

I see he's got 6 goals already.

Does he score with a heavy shot?

It's more sliding/skating into high danger areas and letting off a quick snapper.
Off the top of my head at least 1 of the goals was with a nice slapper from the point.

 

[azcanuck]

Not interested in all his toe dragging . That doesn't translate into the NHL. But it's everything else that's so impressive. He's got great instincts and skating ability. I'd love to see him in the best competition in a developmental league where all the B.S. is eliminated and defenders are not pylons.

 

[jaffy27]

it's unclear what the offensive ceilings of Romanov, Brook, Mete, Juulsen, Fleury, and Struble will be. Norlinder's looks high. I just hope he can play defense as well.

Learning défense is the easy part.....there’s also Fairbrother and LeGuerrier......I’m confident at least 3 of these players will make the big time, maybe 4, or more......

 

[26Mats]

Learning défense is the easy part.....there’s also Fairbrother and LeGuerrier......I’m confident at least 3 of these players will make the big time, maybe 4, or more......

Mete, Fleury, Juulsen (if healthy) are pretty much 90% sure to make it. That's 3 already.

Romanov and Brook are high end prospects.

I think at least 1 of Norlinder, Struble, Harris, Fairbrother, and leguerrier will make it.

I'm pretty confident in at least 6 making it. If I had to predict a single number (no greater than, or less than, or at least) I bet on 7:

Mete, Fleury, Juulsen, Romanov, Brook,
plus 2 of Norlinder, Struble, Harris, Fairbrother, and leguerrier.

 

[montreal]

I see he's got 6 goals already.

Does he score with a heavy shot?

no, he scores by being ultra aggressive in the offensive zone, he jumps into the play a lot and has some slick hands to stickhandle and fire wrist shots.

 

[Habs Halifax]

The SHL its their first division? And the Allvenskan its their second division?

Pettersson was in the Allsvenskan league for parts of 2 seasons at 17 and 18. It's a great development league and a stepping block to the SHL. Norlinder is 19 so he's one year behind but I believe he had an injury last year which is part of the reason why he slipped in the draft

 

[Habs Halifax]

no, he scores by being ultra aggressive in the offensive zone, he jumps into the play a lot and has some slick hands to stickhandle and fire wrist shots.

Going to make a name for himself at the WJC like Romanov did last year IMO. The kid has complete game and his offensive skills are top notch for a D prospect.

Very possible that Norlinder might be our best prospect on D.

 

[montreal]

Going to make a name for himself at the WJC like Romanov did last year IMO. The kid has complete game and his offensive skills are top notch for a D prospect.

Very possible that Norlinder might be our best prospect on D.

If he makes it, it's going to be very tough unless we get some luck and one of the NHL teams don't lend one of their players. I'm looking at the hawks with Boqvist, he just scored his 1st NHL goal and hopefully they feel he doesn't need to go back vs playing in the NHL.

I am almost done my rankings so you'll see how much I agree with you.

 

[Habs Halifax]

We may easily be set at RD for the next 15 years with Brook, Juulsen, Fleury, and Norlinder.

How many teams can say that?

Does Norlinder play RD in the NHL? He is a left handed shot and I have heard he is playing RD at times? So did Brook. I have Norlinder as a LD prospect.

But yeah, I do like the RD potential but I want more options like we have on the LD side. LW is a big hole too.

I honestly don't care about other teams anymore. I want us to have our own strategy that others try to copy us on

 

[montreal]

Does Norlinder play RD in the NHL? He is a left handed shot and I have heard he is playing RD at times? So did Brook. I have Norlinder as a LD prospect.

But yeah, I do like the RD potential but I want more options like we have on the LD side. LW is a big hole too.

I honestly don't care about other teams anymore. I want us to have our own strategy that others try to copy us on

I have only seen Norlinder play RD so I can't speak to his play at LD. Brook I don't see as someone that can play both sides equally as well.

 

[Minato is God]

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

 

[Habs Halifax]

This is a good pick in terms of going after a high ceiling guy. Norlinder's offensive game is top notch for a 19 year old. Skating, vision, size, shot are all very good but can he figure out the reliability challenge when it comes to being a NHL defenseman. Only time will tell. I would rather have him play in Europe for 1 or two more years to delay his ELC where he starts in the NHL at 21 or 22 ish. Same with Romanov, let him sign for 2 years in the KHL.

 

[Plekatorz]

Man, he is filthy....hope he can translate that kind of play in NA. He will be a much needed addition on our left side next year or the other (probably 2021-2022).