C Theodor Niederbach - Frölunda HC, SWE JRs (2020, 51st, DET)

[newfy]

WJC coming out party incoming...

With Holtz and Raymond on his line it will be disappointing if he doesnt put up fairly big numbers

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

With Holtz and Raymond on his line it will be disappointing if he doesnt put up fairly big numbers

He'll be the defensive forward on his line. But I'd expect At least close to a PPG for him. The dude is too talented to end up low scoring in the tournament.

 

[Preposterone]

He'll be the defensive forward on his line. But I'd expect At least close to a PPG for him. The dude is too talented to end up low scoring in the tournament.

All three of Raymond, Neiderbach, and Holtz provide good effort defensively. He wont be a babysitting a couple of mercurial snipers or anything

 

[newfy]

He'll be the defensive forward on his line. But I'd expect At least close to a PPG for him. The dude is too talented to end up low scoring in the tournament.

In a tournament against juniors and him being touted as possibly a first round pick, playing with those 2 even if youre playing a defensive role you should be putting up points.

 

[Pavels Dog]

With Holtz and Raymond on his line it will be disappointing if he doesnt put up fairly big numbers

Doesn't sound like Niederbach will actually play with those two. Sundsvik is apparently centering Holtz/Raymond in game 1.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Doesn't sound like Niederbach will actually play with those two. Sundsvik is apparently centering Holtz/Raymond in game 1.

I just saw that in the Sweden WJC roster talk. What the hell are they thinking? The only thing I can think of is Holtz/Niederbach/Raymond puts 3 righties on the same line. That Sundsvik kid is also 6'2". How is his skating in comparison to Niederbach?

 

[Pavels Dog]

 

[newfy]

I thought he was really solid at the world juniors and got better as the games went on. For missing all of last year and still having a year of eligibility he was really good. Should be their top center next year

 

[Hen Kolland]

I thought he was really solid at the world juniors and got better as the games went on. For missing all of last year and still having a year of eligibility he was really good. Should be their top center next year

Will have to see what happens with Eklund who seemed likely to center the top line this year, but otherwise I agree he’s probably their best bet.

 

[Hughes Hefner]

Very excited about this player as a wings fan after watching him in this tournament. He's smart and very good in small areas and has really nice hands. Hopefully he can develop some more explosiveness after his acl injury. Also I so badly want his nickname to be Beaver...

 

[Baaaaaaaaaaaaah]

Looked like legit 1st round talent to me at this tourney on IQ alone. Lots of sneaky passes that turned into scoring chances. Lots of high/medium danger plays and I don’t remember him getting burned huge on any.

 

[wingerdinger]

Reminded me of Zetterberg not the fastest or the biggest, but constantly making nifty plays to breakout or setup a chance.

 

[VictorLustig]

Yeah, I like Niederbach a lot. Should have been moved to the top line much earlier and gotten a bigger role on the PP. What I like most about him as a prospect is how fast he's progressing after missing a year. He's just better and better everytime I see him. His board play is miles better than last season. Lot's of room for him to mature physically and add some explosiveness too.

 

[VictorLustig]

Loaned to Modo. Very good.

 

[theslatcher]

Loaned to Modo. Very good.

Will start at 2C, I see no reason he shouldn't make his way up to 1C. Good that they're putting him at center.

 

[Christien]

Is he playing today?

 

[VictorLustig]

Is he playing today?

Yes.

 

[Aahlstroem]

Frölunda got a penalty in the first period, they sent in Niederbach.

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

 

[Dessloch]

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Will he ever come over to North America, or will he just enjoy the nice salary at home in Sweden?

 

[SantosHalper]

Will he ever come over to North America, or will he just enjoy the nice salary at home in Sweden?

Bust. Hasn't improved at all imo, not worth to waste a contract spot.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Bust. Hasn't improved at all imo, not worth to waste a contract spot.

That's what I thought based on the lack of progression from a production standpoint, but didn't want to feel like an idiot if I was talking out of my ass.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Will he ever come over to North America, or will he just enjoy the nice salary at home in Sweden?

Averaging 14:36 of ice time with five goals and six assists in 41 games (-13) for MODO.

Any reason to believe Wings are still interested in signing him?