Sure there were plenty of moments when Eller brought the puck into the O zone, stickhandled a bit and then , nothing. So vision for sure an issue. But. He invariably was centering lugs. When he had chances to centre some skill on the wing I thought he did better. Just never lasted. Always hoped he would have some skill on the wing and just leave the line alone.
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Sure there were plenty of moments when Eller brought the puck into the O zone, stickhandled a bit and then , nothing. So vision for sure an issue. But. He invariably was centering lugs. When he had chances to centre some skill on the wing I thought he did better. Just never lasted. Always hoped he would have some skill on the wing and just leave the line alone.
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yeah now that we have a plethora of wingers, it would be interesting to see him at least between Hudon and Lehkonen.
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The biggest knocks on Olofsson from what I saw watching the U18's was his consistency. He would have a great shift, the look invisible. I'm happy we drafted him though he has a lot of talent and I agree he has 2C upside IF he can put it all together.
montreal
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Dont forget his constant offsides! He tended not to use his team mates either. Still, in hindsight, they should have kept him.
WeThreeKings
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I don't think it's too early to say he has 2C upside, but we all agree his likely upside is a two way 3C.
His points per game for his age last year tracks well. He flashes all the tools. Consistency seems to be the issue and some players never find it.
But potentially playing 1C in the SHL as a 18-19 year old, that's pretty impressive.
His points per game for his age last year tracks well. He flashes all the tools. Consistency seems to be the issue and some players never find it.
But potentially playing 1C in the SHL as a 18-19 year old, that's pretty impressive.
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Th 3rd C track makes sense due to him being a late 2nd rounder... but pre draft I viewed him as a potential top 6 C and nothing has happened since for me to change that opinion besides his unexplainable drop on draft day. He lacks explosiveness, but every other quality projects as good to great. The grade I had for him predraft wasn't far behind the grade I had for Poehling a year ago who everyone knows I really liked. A big post draft year and he could be on that Poehling track. I feel like I'm repeating myself, but what a tremendous steal.
I won’t comment too much on him because i’ve only seen couple of youtube video and live rookie camp of him but, lackk explosiveness? He was ranked one of the best in skating acceleration at the draft, it’s one of his strenght, doesn’t have the best top end speed tho!
I have a good feeling about the kid. Could see him become a 50 pts center for us. From my limited time watching him, I agree with most that consistency is the thing to work on. However, I never truly care for consistency in a 18YO player as most of the time it stabilizes itself by getting more experience.
If he displays the same level in 2-3 years, I might change my opinion.
If he displays the same level in 2-3 years, I might change my opinion.
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Olofsson listed at 1C by Timra's official Twitter account for today's preseason game.
It must have something with this kid. In the rookie camp in July he was displaying clearly 1st rounder skill with his stickhandling and vision with good positionning, good size and at center position. The knock on consitency must be pretty big!
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Liking that he’s their first line C. Hopefully he progresses a lot this year. Potential draft steal
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That wasn't meant as a dis, as he's not a bad skater nor is he slow, but he's hardly a guy who's going to be explosive out there with his skating when he gets to the NHL. He's going to win with his smarts and his skills.
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He definitely has the upside as a #2 C but he would nicely slot in under Kotkanemi and Poehling in a perfect scenario.
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I know it wasn’t a diss, every player has his weakness but Olofsson explosiveness and acceleration is suppose to be his strenght!
Mrb1p
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He has more untapped offensive potential than Poehling, I think.
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I'd say his smarts is his biggest strength, and when you combine those smarts with good size and skill level I think that is his upside. I wouldn't say his explosiveness is a strength at all, he's not going to win with speed in the NHL.
But regardless, we'll see. Big fan of the player. I'd have happily taken him late round 1 if we had had a pick in that range.
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And Poehling continues to get no respect on this board....
WeThreeKings
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Scouts before the draft talked about Olofsson. They would watch him in warm up and he would show everything you want in a big frame. Then when the game happened, he wouldn't flash all that much, depending on the game. His own coach says he thinks defense a bit too much.
He does have good offensive ability but if he doesn't bring out a killer instinct, then those skills won't ever be used enough to be a 2C. That's what it comes down to.
He does have good offensive ability but if he doesn't bring out a killer instinct, then those skills won't ever be used enough to be a 2C. That's what it comes down to.
Mrb1p
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Why? Poehling has goid 2C potential, but theres little skill to put up more than 50 IMO, Olofsson had that.
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Guy only had the hockey play of the year and was turning guys inside out at development camp, but ya, little skill there lol
Mrb1p
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Lol, hockey play of the year? What the heck.
And I never denied he had soft hands.
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The in between the legs breakaway goal for sure...
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