C Leo Carlsson (2023, 2nd, ANA)

[Faceboner]

Hes a lock for top 5

I can see him dropping to seven but he goes at 4 imo

 

[theslatcher]

Moved to Leino, & Öberg's line, which looks really good so far.

And just scored a PPG(5v3) after some nice plays to keep the puck in, and help set up his eventual PPG.

The goal:


Also added an assist. Plus some really fun shifts.

 

[theslatcher]

And a montage by SpokedZ made from some of his best shifts of the game:

 

[WeThreeKings]

And a montage by SpokedZ made from some of his best shifts of the game:

Honestly, I truly believe there's a path for him to #2 if russia's geopolitical situation remains unchanged.

 

[Barry Amsterdam]

Honestly, I truly believe there's a path for him to #2 if russia's geopolitical situation remains unchanged.

Potentially. Will be a tough battle with Yager, Fantilli and Michkov for 2nd

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Another assist today.

When was the last time a 17 year old produced like this in the SHL?

 

[MichaelFarrell]

Just had a nice assist in the game against Timra. It’s easy to see why he’s highly regarded. Great size and has good speed for a big guy as well.

But what’s really impressive to me is his playmaking ability and confidence. He’s a phenomenal passer and he always looking to make a solid heads up play. A real threat in the offensive zone. Very good player. He’s a top 5 pick I think.

Another assist today.

When was the last time a 17 year old produced like this in the SHL?

I have a feeling his production won’t really slow down that much. Seems like he’s on the 1st power play and he’s great at setting guys up. He has the size and poise to compete against men physically as well.

 

[theslatcher]

Another assist today.

When was the last time a 17 year old produced like this in the SHL?

There's really only been three DY players who have produced like this: the Sedin's, & Forsberg... And there's a very real chance right now I'd say that he breaks Daniel's DY record.

 

[Playmaker09]

Another assist today.

When was the last time a 17 year old produced like this in the SHL?

Elias Lindholm? Lower ppg but 30 points is the most I remember in recent memory.

 

[theslatcher]

The apple:

SHL

www.shl.se

 

[NotProkofievian]

There's really only been three DY players who have produced like this: the Sedin's, & Forsberg... And there's a very real chance right now I'd say that he breaks Daniel's DY record.

I didn't get to watch them in the SHL, so my Swedish hockey memory is not (by a longshot) as long as some of the posters here. But I can't remember a d-year forward looking so comfortable at the SHL level before. Pretty amazing stuff already and we're just getting started.

 

[bottomofthefoodchain]

Honestly, I truly believe there's a path for him to #2 if russia's geopolitical situation remains unchanged.

He would challenge for 2nd, atleast, no matter Russia's geopolitical situation

 

[ponder]

Another assist today.

When was the last time a 17 year old produced like this in the SHL?

I believe Daniel Sedin has the highest scoring draft-year SHL season of all time, with 42 points in 50 games (he was 3 months older than Carlsson this year). Super early to know how Carlsson will finish, but … he’ll likely have one of the better draft-year SHL seasons ever, if he stays healthy; 7 points through 8 games is a GREAT start.

Plus, 6’3” and a centre. In a normal year he’d probably be an early 1st overall favourite, but Bedard, Michkov, Fantilli, Yager, Ritchie, Sale, Benson, Allen, Dvorsky, just such a stacked year. Who knows how it’ll go down, other than Bedard 1st. I think Carlsson goes top 5, but it’s certainly not a lock, so much competition.

 

[Lavar Ball]

 

[Maitz]

If the Habs miss on both Bedard and Michkov I want him on my team. He looks a lot like Malkin, really impressive

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

Kid kinda looks like Malkin

 

[Sam de Mtl]

If the Habs miss on both Bedard and Michkov I want him on my team. He looks a lot like Malkin, really impressive

Not sure you are missing on anything if you end up qith Carlsson. Maybe better than Michkov going forward.

 

[shotvalley]

Does he play wing or center position now?

 

[theslatcher]

Does he play wing or center position now?

He's in the SHL so obviously wing. But he's a center.

 

[shotvalley]

He's in the SHL so obviously wing. But he's a center.

How was his defensive game and faceoffs before this season? He seems to be more structured player than dynamic. Like Barkov. Do you agree?

 

[Tufted Titmouse]

Rising quickly, see him mentioned more in the scout twitterverse than anyone not named Bedard.

 

[Mrb1p]

How was his defensive game and faceoffs before this season? He seems to be more structured player than dynamic. Like Barkov. Do you agree?

Like Barkov, I agree.

But hes a gracious skater, Barkov was (is) not.

 

[theslatcher]

How was his defensive game and faceoffs before this season? He seems to be more structured player than dynamic. Like Barkov. Do you agree?

He has been average at faceoffs, not sure how that will translate tbh.

 

[WeThreeKings]

He has been average at faceoffs, not sure how that will translate tbh.

Just fine. He'll get better at them.

 

[Blame the referee]

If the Habs miss on both Bedard and Michkov I want him on my team. He looks a lot like Malkin, really impressive

Good year to tank. Best top 4 ever? Bedard, michkov, Carlsson and Fantilli?