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

[eternalbedhead]

Zetterberg's regen.

Just wait for the Jagr regen in a few years, and then we'll be set. (Jan Mysak, maybe?)

 

[alcolol]

Lundeström klar för Luleå Hockey

Reports out of Sweden suggesting Lundestrom has returned to the SHL.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Lundeström klar för Luleå Hockey

Reports out of Sweden suggesting Lundestrom has returned to the SHL.

Hm, im surprised we didn't at least look at him... maybe has something to do with potential expansion? Or they really high on Steel

 

[Kalv]

That`s unfortunate, I hoped to see him against NHL competition.

But I do believe that it might be something to do with our org saying him that there aren`t that much spots open for him (meaning that Steel might be on his way to play). But on the other hand, even then it is weird as we know Kes is gonna miss some time at the start and injuries can always happen.
Perhaps he realised he didn`t want to waste a whole year fighting with a lot of competition while he is (comparably) weaker/less skilled than others.

 

[tomd]

It may well be that the Ducks had an agreement with Lulea that he would be returned to them by a specific date. He is under contract to Lulea so I'm sure they didn't want him missing time once their league schedule began.

 

[bsu]

If Steel looks anything like he did last pre season or the scrimmage sunday, he ain't making anything.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Hopefully we see Lundestrom step into more of an offensive role this season.

 

[alcolol]

After some additional digging, it appears Lundestrom isn't listed as part of the lineup for Lulea's second regular season game tonight.

 

[tigerman67]

A hoax. He’s still in camp competing for a spot. However, the agreement is that should he not make it to the big league, he’ll go back to Sweden. There’ll be no AHL play. Which is also according to the NHL-SHL general agreement for junior players.

 

[Static]

Cool, excited to watch him tonight.

 

[Kalv]

If Steel looks anything like he did last pre season or the scrimmage sunday, he ain't making anything.

If you look at things positively and not make the Ducks roster you can say you made the Gulls roster.


But chill, apparently he looked very good in prospect scrimmages, first practices in big camp and then looked tired. He might have had some extra specific workouts and were gassed. But we sure have to keep an eye on him, that`s true.

 

[AngelDuck]

If Steel looks anything like he did last pre season or the scrimmage sunday, he ain't making anything.

It’s really early for this to be starting already. Hasn’t even played a preseason game

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

If Steel looks anything like he did last pre season or the scrimmage sunday, he ain't making anything.

Ill take Steel during those scrimmages over last years kesler and perry.

People act like if he isn't a #1 center the day he steps foot in the nhl hes a bust

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

Don't know if Elliott is just complementing the kids game tonight or hinting at something, but if its the latter that's real interesting. Remember, Hampus was supposedly definitely going back to Sweden too in 2012.

 

[AngelDuck]

AHL wouldn’t be bad but I definitely don’t want him in the NHL this year. He was outperformed by Steel tonight, I see no reason to rush a guy who is 2 years behind the competition in development.

Steel’s been to 3 training camps now, he’s been to the WJC, mem cup, etc. it would be very surprising if he gets beaten by Lundestrom in this camp

 

[KaseMeOutside]

No problem with keeping him til the end of the preseason and going from there even if he starts with the ducks that doesn't preclude him from going back to Sweden. Our center options aren't great right now

 

[CraigsList]

Did he make the team? If so, that's pretty dang impressive. I am jealous of your scouting.

 

[McDonald19]

Did he make the team? If so, that's pretty dang impressive. I am jealous of your scouting.

Yeah, for now due to all the injuries.

 

[Kalv]

Did he make the team? If so, that's pretty dang impressive. I am jealous of your scouting.

Yes he did, but I think realistically he will back to Sweden sooner than later. But the dude is capable to play a nice game for sure

 

[tigerman67]

Local Swedish newspapers speaking to the agent and the SHL team coach claim that he'll stay with the big team for about a week or two more, and then sent back to Sweden. At the moment, AHL is not on the agenda (but no absolute guarantees on that).

As it sounds the Ducks also want to test him in action before being sent back. They made it clear that they know it's not meaningful for an 18 y.o. to be sidelined so expect him to be in the lineup soon. His parents is also coming over this weekend to see some games, I'd guess they've had some indication.

Of course, there's always the possibility to take a permanent roster spot if he does well on ice, but with the injured players coming in I'd say that's probably unlikely.

 

[Ducks in a row]

Played his 1st NHL game today playing 14:23 with 1:10 SH time being a +1 in the game and winning 50% of his faceoffs taken. What are your thoughts of him?

 

[Masch78]

Played his 1st NHL game today playing 14:23 with 1:10 SH time being a +1 in the game and winning 50% of his faceoffs taken. What are your thoughts of him?

Smart player, good skater. Will become Bergeron 2.0 ;-)

 

[Duck Off]

if we redid the prospect voting, I'd have him at #1.

 

[Masch78]

if we redid the prospect voting, I'd have him at #1.

Really? I still have Steel higher. Comtois would go #2 right now, Terry 3rd.

 

[Duck Off]

Really? I still have Steel higher. Comtois would go #2 right now, Terry 3rd.

yes. I'd have him over Steel. Kid has shown so much this offseason.