C Joel Eriksson Ek - Färjestad BK, SHL (2015, 20th, MIN)

[Tkachuk Norris]

I'm bumping this since he's from my hometeam
how does the 1st round order look like right now?

I think the Flames will take a long look at him at 15.

 

[JAS 39 Gripen]

I am hoping that the Wild give him some serious consideration when they are up to bat at #20. Assuming he is still on the board of course. I haven't seen him play, but I definitely like the reports I'm reading on him. Wild management does seem to like their Swedes and Finns.

And that have given them what exactly (swedes and fins)? They should just go after the best prospect instead of looking at nationality. Eriksson Ek is not that great of a prospect anyways

 

[Digitalbooya]

And that have given them what exactly (swedes and fins)? They should just go after the best prospect instead of looking at nationality. Eriksson Ek is not that great of a prospect anyways

Much hate in this post. Do tell us why he's "not that great of a prospect."

 

[King'sPawn]

I've made several shift by shift videos on players from the 2015 draft, including Joel Eriksson Ek, just to get a gauge on his style of play.

Of course, this isn't to replace scouting, but if you haven't seen him before, this is a chance to see him. Keep in mind this isn't a highlight reel.

I hope you enjoy!

 

[Steve Kournianos]

Joel Eriksson Ek, a strapping center with the ability to dominate a game, is likely to be the first Swede picked in June. He has exceptional scoring touch for a kid whose numbers reflect his relegation to fourth line center duty after a mid-season promotion to Sweden’s senior circuit. Eriksson has very quick hands and can be an excellent finisher in scoring areas. While he has the reputation of a defensive center, Eriksson has certainly made the most of his role when it was expanded. He is very tricky with the puck and his ability to make plays despite a high degree of difficulty makes him a danger on the ice at al times.

http://www.thedraftanalyst.com/prospects/joel-eriksson-ek/


Had a great U18. Fought his may for more ice time in the SHL. Gotta respect that.

 

[WTFMAN99]

My biggest hope for the Leafs at 24.

 

[Marlowe Syn]

And that have given them what exactly (swedes and fins)? They should just go after the best prospect instead of looking at nationality. Eriksson Ek is not that great of a prospect anyways

I did not say the Wild should draft him because of nationality. Simply stating a drafting tendency for them. Just an addendum of an uninteresting fact.

 

[reffree]

Can his absolute upside be something like Loui Eriksson? Kinda same size, not too flashy but get the job done offensively with IQ and great defensive positionning?

 

[Vesa Awesaka]

Mika zibanejad a comparable in terms of style of play?

 

[Zaddy]

I like him a lot but I find it hard to project his upside. He seems to be playing a very mature game already. How much more offensive potential can you tap out of this kid? Seems like a guy that at the very least will be a good depth C at the NHL level. His game does sound pretty reminiscent of Zibanejad though.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

I like him a lot but I find it hard to project his upside. He seems to be playing a very mature game already. How much more offensive potential can you tap out of this kid? Seems like a guy that at the very least will be a good depth C at the NHL level. His game does sound pretty reminiscent of Zibanejad though.

If you look at old video of Zibanejad at that age.. I do not think the comparison is a good one.

Zibanejad is a much more powerful skater and he crushed people. If you think you are getting another Zibanejad with Ek I think you will be disappointed.
I also think Mika has better puck handling skills.

Both play Centre, both are Swedish, both have similar size, both are 2 way players... so if you call that similar ... fill your boots

 

[Melkor]

I'd bet that him or Kylington will be the Caps' 1st pick. Just the feeling. Recaling 2013 draft and then there were very few teams that would've selected Burakovsky with the 23rd choice. Not a great numbers in the second swedish league but Mahoney went after him.

 

[VictorLustig]

Jakob Silfverberg is a better comparison imo.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Jakob Silfverberg is a better comparison imo.

I could be talked into that... Certainly closer.

 

[Zaddy]

If you look at old video of Zibanejad at that age.. I do not think the comparison is a good one.

Zibanejad is a much more powerful skater and he crushed people. If you think you are getting another Zibanejad with Ek I think you will be disappointed.
I also think Mika has better puck handling skills.

Both play Centre, both are Swedish, both have similar size, both are 2 way players... so if you call that similar ... fill your boots

Yeah, I don't know. I haven't seen a lot of either guy. Just thought he plays a powerful two-way game and has a great shot. Both guys seem fairly straightforward as players.

 

[Woodhouse]

 

[Rask Decisions]

Another "safe, smart, two-way forward" that will top out at about 40 points in the pros.

 

[Circulartheory]

Another "safe, smart, two-way forward" that will top out at about 40 points in the pros.

Why 'top' only 40 points? From the stuff I am reading, it gives me a sense he can be within the 50ish range.

 

[rynryn]

would have been my fourth pick with the guys on the board yet but not at all disgruntled about this pick. sounds like a Wild kind of Center so hardly a surprise and there wasn't a whole bunch of "scoring" talent left. Put some meat on those bones, though.

 

[Rask Decisions]

Why 'top' only 40 points? From the stuff I am reading, it gives me a sense he can be within the 50ish range.

I'm just not seeing anything that really wows me. The fact that opinions seem to be all over the board is a little worrisome to me.

If nothing else, we're talking about the Wild. A Minnesota jersey sure feels like it's worth a 20 point drop sometimes.

 

[XO]

next Carl Söderberg

will make it to the NHL in one way or another

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

I'm just not seeing anything that really wows me. The fact that opinions seem to be all over the board is a little worrisome to me.

If nothing else, we're talking about the Wild. A Minnesota jersey sure feels like it's worth a 20 point drop sometimes.

I wish I could refute, but I don't think I can. And that hurts.

 

[WildisLaw]

If nothing else, we're talking about the Wild. A Minnesota jersey sure feels like it's worth a 20 point drop sometimes.

Haha this is so true. Crosby would be a grinder on this team

 

[Sarge58]

I know very little about Ek (nice short last name) except what I've read. There's not much consensus between scouts other than making him sound like a speedy Swedish Mikko 2.0. Also something about working hard in all 3 zones. I hope that's not scout speak for "you got yourself a grinder". Actually for a 20th pick, he's got size, smarts and seems willing to do what it takes to get better.

 

[Nsjohnson]

Some call it safe, I call it a solid pick.