Prospect Info: At 23rd Overall the Ducks take Centre Isac Lundestrom

[LastWordArmy]

Scouting Report

Isac Lundestrom Scouting Report: 2018 NHL Draft #18



Ducks Select Lundestrom with 23rd Overall Pick in 2018 NHL Draft

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[WhatTheDuck]

Hope I'm wrong, but it felt like there was more upside to be had.

 

[Smirnov2Chistov]

It was either him or Akil Thomas, and I’m happy with it. This guy has all the hockey smarts

 

[Ducks in a row]

Isac Lundeström at eliteprospects.com

Ranked #22 by HOCKEYPROSPECT.COM
Ranked #21 by FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS
Ranked #20 by ISS HOCKEY
Ranked #19 by MCKEEN'S HOCKEY
Ranked #8 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (EU Skaters)
Ranked #21 by TSN/McKenzie

Powerful skater.. ability to carry the puck deep using good puck protection on both sides to then put dangerous pucks in front from down low, Draftin Europe 2018

 

[bsu]

Bokk though....

 

[Paul4587]

On the surface it looks like a low upside pick but I stopped jumping to conclusions about our draft picks years ago. He’s obviously been good enough to play in a men’s league the past couple of years but it’s a shame he hasn’t had more time in the U20s as the guy playing huge minutes.

 

[RakAttack]

Why no Veleno??

 

[DuckTech]

I would have felt better about this player if we somehow traded back and picked him with a Toronto owned draft pick. That said - in Madden we trust!

 

[Vipers31]

Why no Veleno??

Sounds like teams are more seeing a Peter Holland than a Ryan Getzlaf in him.

 

[Vipers31]

From TSN:

Craig Button's Analysis
"Very versatile and can adapt to different positions and play in different slots in the lineup. Very smart with good skill."
Projection: Top 6 Complete Forward
Comparable: Swiss Army Knife

His comparable is... an inanimate object.

 

[The Duck Knight]

I think a good comparable would be Backlund. Solid middle 6 two way center.

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

On the surface it looks like a low upside pick but I stopped jumping to conclusions about our draft picks years ago. He’s obviously been good enough to play in a men’s league the past couple of years but it’s a shame he hasn’t had more time in the U20s as the guy playing huge minutes.

Yeah that's why I stopped paying a lot of attention to stuff pre-draft. I'm not betting against these guys ever again, especially with Europeans.

 

[GreatBear]

I think a good comparable would be Backlund. Solid middle 6 two way center.

A solid middle six two way center is a good result for a #23 pick. I guess that we will all find out in four or five years.

 

[Goose of Reason]

Really a fine pick for #23. His draft year numbers for the SHL are pretty decent, and Canucks Army (I can get a link here soon) have an article about him that talks about how his fancy stats are excellent in the SHL,and not even for just a 17 year old.

I'm disappointed because I wanted more high end skill and would have much rather picked Veleno,Berggren or Bokk. But this is a solid pick and Lundestrom should be pushing for a spot in 2-3 years.

 

[bsu]

 

[Exit Dose]

Okay, why did they think he had a lack of high end skill? His hands and skating are great. If the reported high IQ is there, this looks like another good reach from the scouts.

Edit: Reach might not be the right word, but you get the gist.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

I'm excited. Looks like we finally found that elusive guy who can finally hit an empty net late in the game. Add that to some good two way play and we got a solid contributor.

 

[Static]

After more and more reading I'm liking this pick more, feels like the lindholm draft all over again.

 

[sasha barkov]

After more and more reading I'm liking this pick more, feels like the lindholm draft all over again.

i agree on this

 

[bsu]

Sounds like he himself admits he doesn't look to shoot enough...hopefully he doesn't go full Nättinen

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

Sounds like he himself admits he doesn't look to shoot enough...hopefully he doesn't go full Nättinen

You mean full Getzlaf?

 

[Masch78]

2018 NHL draft prospect profile #14: Isac Lundestrom

Sounds good. I had him on my wishlist early but tought he will be gone.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

You mean full Getzlaf?

I pray he goes full Getzlaf.

 

[Pepper]

You never go full Getzlaf

 

[Hockey Duckie]

I like this pick.

He's 18 now and has been playing in the men's SHL league for two year. That means he broke in as a 16 year-old (assuming hockey seasons in the SHL starts in October like here on North American soil). Isac improved play production between the two season as well. He's got speed as a skating center and plays a 200 ft game on the ice.

The Ducks probably aren't in a hurry to rush him, considering the many center prospects it has going into the AHL this coming season with Steel and Terry, along with Nattinen. So Isac can continue his progress in the SHL league. I hope he progresses.