F Florian Elias, DEL Adler Mannheim (2020 undrafted)

[Treb]

Florian Elias at eliteprospects.com
Probably just a product of Stutzle/Peterka , but just got his 5th point in 2 games and 10 minutes in the WJC.

Points were:
Stutzle by Peterka and Florian
Florian by Stutzle
Florian by Peterka and Gnyp
Peterka by Florian and Alberg
Florian by Stutzle and Gnyp

He's small but has produced in the DEL U20 as a 17 and 18 years old. Only 1 pro game (DEL-2) in his D+1 game since this year is being this year.

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[Tap on the Ankle]

Just got his 6th point off a nice tip.

 

[Parliament]

Anyone know which undrafted player holds the title for the most points in WJC-20?

To those who watched any of F. Elias's last three games, how'd he look?

 

[Poda]

He looked quite good imo. He is a good part of the best (and the only producing) line for Germany. Also very good on the dot from the eye test. Excited to follow his development in DEL.

 

[SoundAndFury]

Anyone know which undrafted player holds the title for the most points in WJC-20?

After some digging, the record belongs to German Volgin who scored 14 points in 7 games in 1983.

 

[KahunWOW]

I love his game so far. Small player but strips players off pucks all the time and wins many battles. Very good stickhandling, speed, good on the forecheck and definitely has goal scoring abilities around the net.

Top scorer last season in the DNL (highest german youth league) as well. Not a very good league, but you can't do more than being top scorer. Also lifetime 1.00 PPG for German national teams in 43 games.

I haven´t seen him play much before, but he looks really promising and don't get why no one took a flyer on him. He really only is small, that's it imo.

 

[SoundAndFury]

I haven´t seen him play much before, but he looks really promising and don't get why no one took a flyer on him. He really only is small, that's it imo.

1) Extremely small.
2) Did nothing to put himself on the radar in his draft year, DNL scoring really doesn't cut it.
3) Teams aren't really shy about drafting overagers so one can always come back to drafting players like this next year.

 

[Maverick41]

1) Extremely small.
2) Did nothing to put himself on the radar in his draft year, DNL scoring really doesn't cut it.
3) Teams aren't really shy about drafting overagers so one can always come back to drafting players like this next year.

I don't think he will get drafted as an overager, but if he does well in the DEL this and maybe next season, I would not be surprised if an NHL team invites him to camp.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I love his game so far. Small player but strips players off pucks all the time and wins many battles. Very good stickhandling, speed, good on the forecheck and definitely has goal scoring abilities around the net.

Top scorer last season in the DNL (highest german youth league) as well. Not a very good league, but you can't do more than being top scorer. Also lifetime 1.00 PPG for German national teams in 43 games.

I haven´t seen him play much before, but he looks really promising and don't get why no one took a flyer on him. He really only is small, that's it imo.

Skating isn't great for a small player. It's not bad, but when you are sub 5'10 and aren't a blazing skater, you are going to be drafted lower. When you aren't hugely dynamic offensively either and come from a country that isn't known for producing great hockey players, you might not get drafted.

But I agree he probably should be drafted next year.

 

[Mitch nylander]

Up to 9 points now. Obviously helps playing with Peterka and Stutzle but he's been very noticeable.

 

[Appleyard]

His little brother is even better. Though just as small...

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

I'd take a flyer on him. Smart player with excellent anticipation who's proven he can play with elite players. Needs to work in his skating and shooting, but he's got good edges, is strong on his feet, and moves the puck well.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

He needs to play in the DEL this year. If he does, and he looks promising, he will get drafted. If not, he likely goes undrafted again.

Too many question marks and not enough skill to warrant a selection. There are likely dozens of other late round fliers with similar talent, but have been playing in better leagues with more exposure, have more size, etc.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

I love the way he’s playing 100%; but to say he’s doing anything aside from riding shotgun to Stützle and Peterka is really just overvaluing his contributions to the team.

 

[Agent Zub]

I love the way he’s playing 100%; but to say he’s doing anything aside from riding shotgun to Stützle and Peterka is really just overvaluing his contributions to the team.

I wouldn't say that. he's genuinely making great plays of his own accord. smart player.

 

[Henkka]

Love this kid.

Absolute shame that he is not drafted yet.

Today scored a goal and had tip-in to crossbar on his own. Not just a Stutzle-Peterka product.

 

[McOvechking]

This kid's gonna play in the NHL one day.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Was Germany's best player on the ice today, worked so hard, with and without the puck.

Surprisingly strong player, makes smart plays, is a fast skater, sure few things he needs to work on but
he is only 18.

 

[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

He looks really good, didn't realize he was eligible and not drafted. Seems guarenteed to get drafted next year just based on his performance in the WJC.

 

[voxel]

Can an NHL team sign him in the next few weeks? What's the deadline to sign undrafted players?

 

[kudla]

Surprised he is only 5'8, looks bigger on the ice

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Love this kid.

Absolute shame that he is not drafted yet.

Today scored a goal and had tip-in to crossbar on his own. Not just a Stutzle-Peterka product.

He’s a 5’8 player that never played on a U-20 national team or a men’s league. I think he’ll be a good player but that’s a recipe for getting passed over in your draft year.

 

[themelkman]

Can an NHL team sign him in the next few weeks? What's the deadline to sign undrafted players?

Nope, overager for draft. Maybe next years Chinakov?

 

[NJ Fan 12]

Can an NHL team sign him in the next few weeks? What's the deadline to sign undrafted players?

Fun to watch in this tournament for sure but has yet to play a season above the German U20 league. What he does over the course of the year, whether in the German 2nd league or possibly the DEL, will give a better indication of his future.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Nope, overager for draft. Maybe next years Chinakov?

Chinakhov is four inches taller, and playing well for a good KHL team. Elias has never even played for a DEL team. I think there could be a Chinakhov type of over-ager go early in the 2021 draft, but I don't think Elias will be anywhere close to the first round. He might not even be drafted.