Prospect Info: At 26th Overall, the Wild Select Carson Lambos

[Prior]

Will be interesting how this one develops. Has nearly everything you are wanting in a current NHL defender outside of the big slap shot from the point. Looks very much in the mold of what Dumba currently is.

 

[Engebretson]

Another pick I'm really happy with us making. Good value for a late round 1st and adds another solid LD prospect to the pipeline.

 

[MNRube]

When BPA fills a need, you have to be happy. I think we got that with both of our picks

 

[Appleyard]

Scouting Report: Carson Lambos - Smaht Scouting

Pretty in depth report on Carson Lambos from Josh Tessler at Smaht Scouting.

 

[IHaveNoCreativity]

This could be the steal of the draft, he can fly. Injuries killed his season and he would have gone top 10, even top 5 without them.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Is he eligible for the AHL this year after playing Europe?

No. That’s for when European teams loan to the CHL, not vice versa

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

 

[57special]

Is he eligible for the AHL this year after playing Europe?

I'm not sure about this past year, but normally, if you start off playing in the CHL, then the rule still applies, even if you go off to Europe.

 

[chchelseII]

Scouting Report: Carson Lambos - Smaht Scouting

Pretty in depth report on Carson Lambos from Josh Tessler at Smaht Scouting.

Comparable: Cale Makar

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

The thing about this Lambos kid that exites me the most is his athleticism. Look at how good of a skater he is now and that fact that he’s nowhere near filled out. He’s gonna be so explosive when he’s 21 and 22. He’s an absolute lock-down defender, too

 

[Mookie Blaylock]

Scouting Report: Carson Lambos - Smaht Scouting

Pretty in depth report on Carson Lambos from Josh Tessler at Smaht Scouting.

Hell of a comparable


Comparable

Cale Makar, RHD, Colorado Avalanche

edit didn't read far enough

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Not that I’m trying to compare these two; I don’t think Lambos is as skilled, but:

Theodore: 2013, 26th OA pick, D-1: 35 points in 70 games in WHL

Lambos: 2021, 26th OA pick, D-1: 32 points in 57 WHO games

 

[GuerinUp]

so, the future is now

brodin
orourke
lambos
hunt
peart

on the left....

 

[Digitalbooya]

so, the future is now

brodin
orourke
lambos
hunt
peart

on the left....

It is really nice to have some players in the LHD pipeline.

 

[Nino Noderreiter]

I really like this pick. He seems like a player who dropped from a top 5-10 pick for really no reason.

I will say that I watched his WHL highlights and then watched Addison’s to get an idea of what Addison looked like at that level and compare the skating/offensive ability. Addison is a more mobile skater and has better puck skills and playmaking ability forsure. Lambos seems like he can actually be somewhat of a shut down D as well where Addison seems like a bottom 4 pairing / PP QB type of player.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

I’d say Lambos and O’Rourke have a decent shot of playing in the WJC this year. If Power plays in the NHL, they both have decent chances of being in the top 6. Hunt has an outside shot too

 

[thestonedkoala]

I really like this pick. He seems like a player who dropped from a top 5-10 pick for really no reason.

He dropped down to health reasons and not being able to translate his play over to the SHL well.

Edit: Sorry Finish League.

 

[Nino Noderreiter]

He dropped down to health reasons and not being able to translate his play over to the SHL well.

I know why he dropped. Lots of players get injured, I don’t think his injuries look like they will impact his long term output in any way. I’m also not convinced that the “issues” he had in the SHL aren’t overblown. He still put up a ton of points and had solid numbers. Even IF he’s not suited to play as well on the bigger ice, he won’t be playing on that ice in the NHL so I’m not sure why you’d knock him for that.

I think the league may have overthought the Lambos concerns and the Wild may have gotten a steal.

 

[Wasted Talent]

He dropped down to health reasons and not being able to translate his play over to the SHL well.

Small correction, but he played in Finland, not Sweden

 

[thestonedkoala]

Small correction, but he played in Finland, not Sweden

Noted.

Also his heart condition I think is a concern. Some teams may have shied away from that.

 

[Nino Noderreiter]

I think I have figured out who he reminds me of. Now I’m not saying he will be as good, but he moves around the ice in a similar way. Drew Doughty.

 

[thestonedkoala]

Anyone suspect him being on the roster in 2 years? This year back to the WHL with a stint in the AHL. Next year on the roster?

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Anyone suspect him being on the roster in 2 years? This year back to the WHL with a stint in the AHL. Next year on the roster?

I'd say there's a chance he's here for 2022-23 with the expectation being 2023-24.

 

[Dog]

Minnesota did well in the draft then selected Lambo. Was kind of shocked considering who was available at that pick. At least was not real off the wall pick

 

[Minnewildsota]

Minnesota did well in the draft then selected Lambo. Was kind of shocked considering who was available at that pick. At least was not real off the wall pick

What? If anything, I believe he was projected to go higher based on skill. Dropped due to health factors (COVID).