Player Discussion Joel Persson: Persson of Interest (Recalled, 12-03-19))

[Cloned]

Reminds me of Marek Zidlicky.

Smooth, steady, reliable.

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[McDNicks17]

I'm so glad there's actually a focus on puck-moving here now.

He's been great.

 

[ujju2]

Chia gets a lot of credit for this specific player, but who really cares? He's been great and I'm enjoying it. Would like to see him more with pp opportunities and in OT though.

 

[Bones2079]

Been a long time since I've been excited about so many D prospects

 

[IAGTTAYM]

He's been fine so far. You can see that he is getting used to the speed of the forecheck at NHL level. He'll improve as the season goes along.

 

[guymez]

I think the thing that impresses me the most is how calm he is.

 

[McDNicks17]

I think the thing that impresses me the most is how calm he is.

Having some defensemen with puck poise has been a nice breath of fresh air.

 

[NeverForget06]

I"ll echo what some have already said... doesn't panic with the puck. You rarely see him turn and panic-fire it up the boards into the opposition.

He will only gets better as he learns the speed of the game and gets adjusted to where his teammates will be

 

[CupofOil]

I like his low panic level as well (kind of the anti-Benning in that respect) but I feel that he's almost too calm at times and becomes a little lackadaisical. Klefbom has had to do a lot of heavy lifting for him.

With that said, I think he's starting to gain more confidence. I saw a little more urgency in his game tonight as he's starting to get used to NHL pace.
I'd like to see more of that heavy shot from him. He unleashed one in the 3rd that had Blackwood scrambling.

 

[Skolman]

I mean considering it's his 1st year in NA, I've been impressed.

He's not flashy, but he makes the right play out there more often than not.

I have no doubt he will be a solid #5, with #4 upside

 

[Ragss]

He's been great. Has looked really solid with Klef, and I'm guessing he has a lot of offensive potential to unlock once he gets more comfortable.

 

[MinimaMoralia]

He's more physical than I thought he'd be as well. Liking what he's bringing so far.

 

[ImmuneEH]

I've noticed that he's got a good stick, can break up plays pretty well.

 

[Jepprey]

I'm so glad there's actually a focus on puck-moving here now.

He's been great.

its a big reason why they sucked for so long. can never get the puck out the zone. we had guys who just panic then ice it. lol.

 

[guymez]

Having some defensemen with puck poise has been a nice breath of fresh air.

I couldnt agree more.
Its such a pleasure to watch...totally not used to it.

 

[joestevens29]

I"ll echo what some have already said... doesn't panic with the puck. You rarely see him turn and panic-fire it up the boards into the opposition.

He will only gets better as he learns the speed of the game and gets adjusted to where his teammates will be

The real key for me will be when he has a bad game with multiple mistakes. How does he rebound from that. Does he continue to just play his game or does he panic and change his style.

 

[replacement]

Persson killed it today. So much puck poise. Walked the blueline, didn't panic with guys coming at him.

 

[Zguy370]

Persson killed it today. So much puck poise. Walked the blueline, didn't panic with guys coming at him.

Smooth as silk, great hockey IQ, Joel will be the real deal. Nice to have bumped this thread

 

[oilynutz]

Great at walking the line and having patience with the puck. Have never been this excited about the future of the blueline.

 

[voxel]

Looks great on the ice (calm, great outlet pass, some fancy dekes) but so far no points. Was hoping he’d shoot more and thread some o zone passes for goals but I guess that’s more of a forward personnel issue.

 

[McCombo]

Reminds me of Marek Zidlicky.

Smooth, steady, reliable.

More like copy on John Klingberg. Movements and posture on ice are identical.

 

[NeverForget06]

Wanted to give this thread a bump. I think Persson plays a key role in this team's future. He is a great puck mover, and can make a first pass instead of the old panic-chip up the boards.

When Larsson went down I really thought this team was screwed, but this guy has stepped up in a big way.I think we can all agree that his short injury absence was very noticeable on the back end.

 

[Blue Line Turnover]

His poise and IQ are really off the charts. I suppose that's somewhat a by-product of his age and being developed by the Swedish system

That zero-hesitation one-timer that he let go off the crossbar (I think Khaira set him up one of the last games) was a thing of beauty.

 

[Snowpants]

Still not convince he is a everyvday player but he is playing well so happy to go with it

big help to the d if he is rhst is a free top four guy basically

 

[GMofOilers]

I like his composure with the puck but that pairing of Klefbom and Persson is just to slow. 2 slow players on D isnt a good combo.