Prospect Info: 64th Overall, Mattias Norlinder LD

[Legend123]

I've searched on the Swedish forum here in hfboards and someone mentionned that he played better than Broberg in the Allsvenskan. It's been a few times I've seen that written already. Looking good for him!

He did play better. He excelled whereas Broberg wasnt himself. But to pit things into perspective, Norlinder is one year or so older than him. So its not that surprising...

 

[Mrpm]

Post-Draft Prospect Profiles: Mattias Norlinder No. 64 to the...

A really nice profile on Norlinder and his game. He's a gem!

 

[canadiensnation]

Anton Johansson on Twitter

 

[CapSpace]

Post-Draft Prospect Profiles: Mattias Norlinder No. 64 to the...

A really nice profile on Norlinder and his game. He's a gem!

That a scouting report for a top 20 pick. Is he that good?

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

That a scouting report for a top 20 pick. Is he that good?

The raw tools are 100% there, pretty much at a first round level, especially the skating. What he does with them remains to be seen obviously.

 

[VirginiaMtlExpat]

Is he close enough to vie for a roster position? No question he has poise.

 

[Shabs]

He looks small to me in these videos. Is he a real 6'?

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

He looks small to me in these videos. Is he a real 6'?

6'0.25" 187lbs as per the the NHL combine on June 1st

 

[Tyson]

Nice write up on this kid. Late bloomer who skates well.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

didn't know he was that skilled. interesting report. wasn't thrilled that we seemed to be slavishly picking for need but I'm liking this draft more and more.

 

[Mrb1p]

I hope he makes the WJC and beats out Broberg, Soderstrom, Bjornfot and others for MVP

Imagine the main board.

 

[McGuires Corndog]

I hope he makes the WJC and beats out Broberg, Soderstrom, Bjornfot and others for MVP

Imagine the main board.

We are incredibly overdue for a late pick to blow expectations out of the water, that would be great.

Other than Mete who has been good but not great, we haven’t had a slam dunk past the second round since Gallagher. That’s a decade ago.

 

[CristianoRonaldo]

I hope he makes the WJC and beats out Broberg, Soderstrom, Bjornfot and others for MVP

Imagine the main board.

Can already imagine the excuses.

"Too old" "Overeager" "X was better than him, that MVP award is bullshit"

 

[Vachon23]

If he can be as good as Tobias Enström, I would be really happy with this pick

 

[26Mats]

We are incredibly overdue for a late pick to blow expectations out of the water, that would be great.

Other than Mete who has been good but not great, we haven’t had a slam dunk past the second round since Gallagher. That’s a decade ago.

I wouldn't think the league average for finding top 6 fowards or top 4 D after the 2nd round is any more than 1 every 4 years. So that we got Gallagher in 2010 and Mete in 2016 is pretty much par for the course...

Primeau, Pitlick, and Harris are looking pretty good as of late.

 

[A55P2]

If he can be as good as Tobias Enström, I would be really happy with this pick

It's nice they're playing on the same team. Good player to learn from.

 

[Goldenhands]

Only in the last 2 drafts... Dahlin, Broberg, Boqvist, Soderstrom, Bjornfot, Norlinder, Sandin, Lunkvist Johansson, Lundmark ect... Crazy all the talent Sweden is producing on the back end!!!

 

[Vachon23]

Only in the last 2 drafts... Dahlin, Broberg, Boqvist, Soderstrom, Bjornfot, Norlinder, Sandin, Lunkvist Johansson, Lundmark ect... Crazy all the talent Sweden is producing on the back end!!!

Look in the NHL, Sweden product alote of quality defenseman

 

[overlords]

Only in the last 2 drafts... Dahlin, Broberg, Boqvist, Soderstrom, Bjornfot, Norlinder, Sandin, Lunkvist Johansson, Lundmark ect... Crazy all the talent Sweden is producing on the back end!!!

Really makes you wonder wtf Quebec is doing.

 

[VirginiaMtlExpat]

Wonder if he is a dark horse to make the team. After all, he's already playing with men and acquitting himself well. Or is Leskinen sufficiently talented and presumed closer to a starting position with the big team?

There is a need for more puck movers at the back, especially if this team sees itself as a skating team. If we cannot trade for one or sign one, let's promote one.

 

[ChesterNimitz]

He did play better. He excelled whereas Broberg wasnt himself. But to pit things into perspective, Norlinder is one year or so older than him. So its not that surprising...

I’ve never understood the logic behind the great hesitancy in drafting a player that is only several months older than the available draft class. If the ‘older’ player is all ready excelling among his competing draft class , hasn’t the older player already achieved a level of development/ progress you are hoping the younger draft eligible players achieve? All players develop at a different rate: some improve greatly; some plateau; and some regress. If you believe a player can make the NHL and have an impactive career, and is still available when your turn to draft comes up, whether he is 18 or 19 should not be the sole determinative factor in a team’s decision making process.

 

[A55P2]

Wonder if he is a dark horse to make the team. After all, he's already playing with men and acquitting himself well. Or is Leskinen sufficiently talented and presumed closer to a starting position with the big team?

There is a need for more puck movers at the back, especially if this team sees itself as a skating team. If we cannot trade for one or sign one, let's promote one.

Not this year. We have our LHDs ready for this year with Mete-Chiarot-Kulak-Reilly and Leskinen-Ouellet as callups.

 

[1909]

We are incredibly overdue for a late pick to blow expectations out of the water, that would be great.

Other than Mete who has been good but not great, we haven’t had a slam dunk past the second round since Gallagher. That’s a decade ago.

The kid is barely 21. He should had finished his Junior years and play in the AHL before becoming a NHL blueliner.... Hopefully, he will be fine down the road.

 

[HOPE]

I hope he makes the WJC and beats out Broberg, Soderstrom, Bjornfot and others for MVP

Imagine the main board.

wouldn't change anything. you never heard of something called Draft pedigree?

 

[Mrb1p]

wouldn't change anything. you never heard of something called Draft pedigree?

I hear of it anytime I talk about Josh Brook on the main board.