How weird, this is exactly how he progresses in NHL games
Nab him in the 2nd, he progresses very slow but ends up as a 60-70 point center.
Northman77
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Another neat touch from him this season was that he went out and apologised to fans after going -5 in a game - he was properly annoyed about it as well. He takes his defensive work seriously besides being a very good producer.
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Agreed.
Been high on this kid ever since we drafted him, just love everything I hear about him.
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Some random things:
Chosen as player of the year by HV71 (with 60% of the votes, largest margin ever). His leadership, work ethic and professionalism were all raised as reasons for the win.
The club's YouTube channel made a 'thank you' video for him as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr3U8Iuyfoc - Not much hockey in it perhaps, but still funny and gives a bit of his character.
Chosen as player of the year by HV71 (with 60% of the votes, largest margin ever). His leadership, work ethic and professionalism were all raised as reasons for the win.
The club's YouTube channel made a 'thank you' video for him as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr3U8Iuyfoc - Not much hockey in it perhaps, but still funny and gives a bit of his character.
William Karlsson has been assigned to the AHL.
He will finish the year in Norfolk after he recorded 15 goals and 37 points in 55 games with HV71 Jonkoping of the Swedish Hockey League this campaign. Karlsson was selected in the second round (53rd overall) in the 2011 draft. Source: Corey Pronman on Twitter
He will finish the year in Norfolk after he recorded 15 goals and 37 points in 55 games with HV71 Jonkoping of the Swedish Hockey League this campaign. Karlsson was selected in the second round (53rd overall) in the 2011 draft. Source: Corey Pronman on Twitter
Teemu Salami
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the Justin Bieber music. Looks like he does vlogs or something. Hope he has a good camp next year and helps Norfolk in the playoffs this year.
IIRC he did vlogs for HV71 during last summer at training camp in Cali. Those were pretty funny, especially when he visited the dentist. Let's see if I can find them.
Edit: Couldn't find the dentist clip. But I found some stuff from training(?) camp. They talk Swedish, though
13:50 - 17:30
YztAYCok0WE
09:40 - 14:30
7JWcT3zwEeM
Edit 2: Dentist at 14:50 and forward.
http://www.hv71.se/artikel/40800/
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He looked fantastic in his first game with Norfolk. The only question that I have for him at the NHL level right now is physical strength. He plays a very NHL-friendly game, and it doesn't look like the difference in ice surface is presenting any challenge for him. There are two more games this weekend, so maybe some problem will present itself, but if it doesn't, I'd have no problem with him getting a look in the last few games.
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He has always looked better on smaller ice imo. When comparing performance in world juniors atleast.
2 goals and 6 assists in his first 8 games. He's a demon on defense and has a very nice and smart physical game. High IQ. Plays in all situations. He has played a huge role in Norfolk making the playoffs the last few weeks - Bailey, Manson, and Kerdiles have also helped. This kid is legit.
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Agreed!
I've caught 3 of Norfolk's games since Karlsson has joined on, and all I can say is the Ducks have themselves an awesome player on their hands! don't see him spending any time in Norfolk next year. He's going to force his way onto the roster from what I've seen.
How is he in the face-off circle? Won't that largely determine how quickly he gets to Anaheim?
That's my one concern as we move forward because we finished 20th in face-off win percentage this season and we only have one true go-to face-off winner in Getzlaf. Then you factor in the fact that guys like Rakell and Kerdiles aren't natural centers and it presents a lot of questions when it comes to who's going to be able to win draws in the next coming years.
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Can't talk about AHL, but in SHL he was good - 51.3% won, took most faceoffs in his team (about twice as many as any other player) and in even distribution between offensive and defensive zone starts. Generally took them in key situations in both zones as well - impressive for such a young player. He was a lot better in offensive zone though (56.23% compared to 46.36% in defensive zone) - Not sure why though.
I think it's an area he can develop a bit further in as well, he got good anticipation, size and skill so if he can be trusted with taking them he should be able to maintain his percentage in NHL and possible even get a bit better.
I don't have the numbers in front of me, but I seriously doubt it will in any way impede his progress. He hasn't looked bad there by any means.
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Does anyone other than Duck fans know about this guy? He might be our best prospect. What a showing in the 2 games this weekend vs the Sharks.
Reminds me of Backstrom.
Reminds me of Backstrom.
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Hope this guy gets our 3rd line center spot this season, he impressed me when he came over and played in the AHL last season, looked him up and fell in love with him as a prospect, he has impressed during prospect camp/scrimmages and now at training camp and preseason. Might be our best prospect.
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