Prospect Info: Dans Locmelis, 4th around - 119th overall ‘22, Center, J20 Nationell (Sweden)

[BruinsFanSince94]

Dans Locmelis at eliteprospects.com

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Dans Locmelis, 2004-01-21 Jelgava, LAT Latvia. Most recently in the NCAA with UMass. Complete player biography and stats.

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[Gordon Lightfoot]

More than one Dan, gotta be a good sign

 

[dangermike]

so i havent been following hockey prospects for long - my larger question is this - is there a physical jump that 18 yr olds typically make or are athletic summations normally kinda set in stone? is flexion or agility typically improvable when these kids start hit their physical prime or is it more like baseball where bodies get bigger and have an equal opportunity to experience diminishment?

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

I'm really excited to see how he plays out.

 

[Alicat]

A PJ pick for sure

 

[Saxon Eric]

 

[Ladyfan]

Welcome to Boston Dans!

 

[chizzler]

A PJ pick for sure

I seem to have more confidence in PJ than others.

 

[The don godfather]

Never know the next dk.

 

[Alicat]

I seem to have more confidence in PJ than others.

Same. PJ just has an eye for talent and raw skill and he knows what it takes to be and stay a Bruin.

 

[BronxBruin]

Would be nice to see him at the WJC next month.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Never know the next dk.

I know he’s not the next DK. There will never be another Krejci.

 

[Gee Wally]

More from Dom.

Getting to Know Boston Bruins Dans Locmelis

Dans Locmelis of Lulea HF. Photo by Matt Zambonin – IIHF Images After selecting Philip Svedeback in the 4th round and Oskar Jellvik in the 5th round at the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, the Boston Br…

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[GX]

Would be nice to see him at the WJC next month.

It is hard to imagine him not making the Latvian team, so he'll likely be there.

 

[GX]

Some quotes from interview to Latvian media:

- Followed the draft online, together with his family
- Didn't expect to get picked so high, so missed the actual moment of him getting drafted
- Felt interest from 4-5 teams. Received most interest from Detroit
- First impressions from development camp: Very well organized. Seems that there are more staff than the actual players.

LoÄmelis: "NezinÄju, ka draftÄs "Bruins", jo vislielÄko interesi izrÄdÄ«ja Detroita"

Lai gan sekojis lÄ«dzi draftam, Dans LoÄmelis palaida garÄm mirkli, kurÄ tika izvÄlÄts tieÅ¡i viÅÅ¡

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[BruinsFanSince94]

 

[DominicT]

Heard rumors of this yesterday. However team would not confirm or comment on it when I asked today.

 

[PlayMakers]

That’s great news! This probably means he’s going to play college hockey, and we’ll get to see him. He’s worth following.

OT: Youngstown is becoming an unofficial minor league affiliate of the Bruins... Merkulov, Kuntar, Duran and now Locmelis.

 

[DominicT]

That’s great news! This probably means he’s going to play college hockey, and we’ll get to see him. He’s worth following.

OT: Youngstown is becoming an unofficial minor league affiliate of the Bruins... Merkulov, Kuntar, Duran and now Locmelis.

Heading to BU in 23/24

 

[Saxon Eric]

 

[DominicT]

Will represent Latvia at the IIHF World Championships again this year from May 10 to 26.

Has been with his countrymen since his NCAA season has ended and appeared in 4 exhibition games so far.

They lost their last two to Finland by identical 3-2 scores. The first one in OT.

Looks like a decent team this year.

 

[Ratty]

Committed to Northern Michigan? Doesn’t he play for UMass?

 

[JCRO]

Committed to Northern Michigan? Doesn’t he play for UMass?

Post and tweet are from 2022

 

[Vikz]

Will represent Latvia at the IIHF World Championships again this year from May 10 to 26.

Has been with his countrymen since his NCAA season has ended and appeared in 4 exhibition games so far.

They lost their last two to Finland by identical 3-2 scores. The first one in OT.

Looks like a decent team this year.

The final roster has not been announced, though. Locmelis is in the camp, but he is not guaranteed a spot yet.

 

[JoeIsAStud]

The final roster has not been announced, though. Locmelis is in the camp, but he is not guaranteed a spot yet.

Thanks for the update. Would seem like it would be very surprising if he didn't make it given his previous experience and success at the international level