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

[Masch78]

I don't know, the meanings of Stefan Nilsson are the most important for me. I think Lundeström may end up as a steal of the draft.

 

[Vipers31]

That video is more than a year old. If you take a look into that statement, it actually means he have fell off a bit since then

No.

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

That video is more than a year old. If you take a look into that statement, it actually means he have fell off a bit since then

Or that people outthought themselves to some degree. Sam Steel "fell off" in his draft year too. This would also apply to Veleno, who similarly seemed to have his stock fall because he didn't produce as much as people thought he should.

 

[tomd]

Have to trust Madden on this pick. Lundestrom doesn't have the sexy stats but playing against men since he was 16 means he is very talented. Will be very interesting to see how he does this year and especially at the WJC20 this year. Should be Sweden's #1 center. Bokk is a sexy pick but far from a sure thing and has to be in your top 6 or he doesn't play in the NHL. Lundestrom will play in the NHL for sure. I would have been happy with either player but I'm hoping Lundestrom shows that he has that offensive upside that some think he's missing.

 

[Kalv]

Or that people outthought themselves to some degree. Sam Steel "fell off" in his draft year too. This would also apply to Veleno, who similarly seemed to have his stock fall because he didn't produce as much as people thought he should.

And there are players that fell off rightfully.


No but I really like the pick, I`m just saying everything might not be as shiny as first thought.
I am also not aware of other options we had at #23

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

And there are players that fell off rightfully.


No but I really like the pick, I`m just saying everything might not be as shiny as first thought.
I am also not aware of other options we had at #23

Oh don't worry, few people think its shiny. Most of the disappointment is because its thought to be too safe and boring.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Reason's to trust Madden on the Lundestrom pick: both William Karlsson & Rickard Rakell are Madden picks, 2 of the top 3 Swedish Forwards in the NHL.

 

[Kalv]

The thing that I`m worried (but I`m not sure I can call that a worry) is that Lundestrom is not able to work on his skillset and creativity as much just because he`s already good enough to play a certain role in SHL. Of course he has skill, but he is not able to develop that offensive role as much as Ricky (OHL) and Wild Bill (Swedish 2nd league) were. If you check his Elite Prospect page, he has never scored... more than 17 points for one team in a season, in any league.

The reason I mentioned that ''I`m not sure I am REALLY worried about that'' is that well, Wild Bill never scored more than 15 in any league and he just scored 40 in the NHL And Lundestrom changed some leagues in some season so he scored more than 17 points in some season overall.

I just want him to put together a solid season where he is putting up some solid numbers. I`m sure that is what everyone here wants, and now it will be 3d year in the SHL for him so a good chance it happens next season
But I can see the ''risk'' with him as a first round pick, for some teams.

 

[Paul4587]

Reason's to trust Madden on the Lundestrom pick: both William Karlsson & Rickard Rakell are Madden picks, 2 of the top 3 Swedish Forwards in the NHL.

I can see the point you’re making but Karlsson is not a top 3 Swedish forward in the NHL.

 

[AngelDuck]

Backstrom
Forsberg
Rakell

Hell, I think I'd even take Will Nylander over Karlsson for next year

It is true though that the Swedish forwards currently in the league are significantly worse than they were 5-10 years ago. No one has really replaced the Sedins, Zetterberg, etc. yet. Backstrom is the only hall of fame talent still playing at a high level

 

[anezthes]

Was away on vacation during the draft. Didn't have much time to read up on this year's prospects, so I focused on the centers.

After I read Lundeström's scouting report I "knew" the Ducks would take him if he was still available. Great pick there @Exit Dose.

Both Lundeström and Groulx really stood out as potential Ducks picks. Glad to have 'em both.

 

[Exit Dose]

Was away on vacation during the draft. Didn't have much time to read up on this year's prospects, so I focused on the centers.

After I read Lundeström's scouting report I "knew" the Ducks would take him if he was still available. Great pick there @Exit Dose.

Both Lundeström and Groulx really stood out as potential Ducks picks. Glad to have 'em both.

I think you have me mixed up with someone else. Hallander was the swede that caught my eye. Don't get me wrong, I think this was a great pick. I just wish we took Hallander in the second round.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

I can see the point you’re making but Karlsson is not a top 3 Swedish forward in the NHL.

Oops yeah I meant top 6, it was his point totals that were in the top 3 for Swedish born forwards.

 

[kroypuck]

Pretty nasty goal

 

[Exit Dose]

Filthy.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Very nice, everything about that was quick twitch.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Pretty nasty goal

wow... nice lateral movement, awareness, able to get his shot through and looks like he has a solid shot.

This pick has grown on me a bit, its a safe pick... with some pretty solid upside... at worst hes a good shutdown 3c but if he can click offensively he can be a pretty good 2c/shutdown guy.

 

[Frosted Tips]

I’m getting really excited about this pick. Will be interesting to see how he does this year in SHL with an increased role.

 

[duxfan1101]

They just said on the WJC Showcase broadcast that Lundestrom signed his ELC today.

 

[MMC]

 

[AngelDuck]

Siiiick. What a solid draft pick just hammered
Time to get Steel signed wtf Murray???

 

[Static]

Siiiick. What a solid draft pick just hammered
Time to get Steel signed wtf Murray???

Steel signed in 2016.

 

[Kalv]

Siiiick. What a solid draft pick just hammered
Time to get Steel signed wtf Murray???

I`m taking Jagermeister right now but looks like you have something better and more hyped up`ish

PS
Jager is not the best choice, I know

 

[Static]

 

[Kalv]

Well O`Reilly was picked #31 and started his great career right away. Some guys are just built for the pro-game I guess.

We`ll see what happens. Probably it is better for him to go to Sweden for at least another year but I am happy he will get a taste/feel of the NHL training camp. Good news imo