Prospect Info: Kasper Bjorkqvist | Winger | Blues Jr. → Providence (HE) | 2nd round, 61st overall

[NMK11]

I'm just happy we have more cool names in the organization

+1

Really, it's like picking out a bottle of wine. Find a handful that are a good value, then pick the coolest label

 

[Ugene Magic]

He just looks like a confident dude. I like that.

I'll take the nasty side with work ethic.

 

[SEALBound]

I want someone with snarl. I want a Chris Kreider type. Speed + Snarl. Someone to really get in and battle it out in the corners.

 

[attaamillo]

I want someone with snarl. I want a Chris Kreider type. Speed + Snarl. Someone to really get in and battle it out in the corners.

seconded

 

[Darth Vitale]

The big dreamer in me wants me to say he's Landeskog 2.0

You mean the pipe-dreamer in you.

 

[spcastlemagic]

You mean the pipe-dreamer in you.

It took me a minute to realize this wasn't a gay joke

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

I want someone with snarl. I want a Chris Kreider type. Speed + Snarl. Someone to really get in and battle it out in the corners.

Reason why I was slightly pissy on not taking Grundstrom instead of Gustavsson.

 

[HandshakeLine]

I want someone with snarl. I want a Chris Kreider type. Speed + Snarl. Someone to really get in and battle it out in the corners.

To be fair, we took a lot of snarl on the backend this year.

 

[Empoleon8771]

He signed officially, he's probably one of the top prospects in the organization. I'm really curious to see how he does next year, I think he's almost a guarantee to be NHL ready either next year or in 2020-2021.

 

[SEALBound]

Good, we need a few of these guys to pan out. He was drafted high and didnt have a ton of success in college so...Im skeptical but hopeful.

 

[SHOOTANDSCORE]

He seems like a loyal guy and probably would have signed anyway but I'm still glad we don't have to worry about him going the FA route.

 

[Andy99]

Well the good news is that the Pens have pretty much all of their top prospects playing in WBS next year...none are A level or sure things but hopefully some develop into nhl players soon and get call ups...

I think the only prospects who still won’t be playing for WBS yet are Addison, Hallandar, Phillips and Pavy, but maybe I’m missing someone...we’ve pretty much drained the swamp

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

Good, we need a few of these guys to pan out. He was drafted high and didnt have a ton of success in college so...Im skeptical but hopeful.

Regardless of how people rate him as an NHL prospect Björkqvist had a great college career. One of the best players and captains (almost never happens with Euros) on a Frozen Four squad; plus he was one of the stronger SOG guys and goal scorers in the country despite playing a very responsible game.

 

[Empoleon8771]

The team loves him from the sounds of it.

 

[dogthateats]

The team loves him from the sounds of it.

Is that good or bad? Lol

 

[Peat]

Looking forwards to seeing whether he's the real deal or just an example of the front office going gaga for physicality. At least there's reasons for optimism.

Well the good news is that the Pens have pretty much all of their top prospects playing in WBS next year...none are A level or sure things but hopefully some develop into nhl players soon and get call ups...

I think the only prospects who still won’t be playing for WBS yet are Addison, Hallandar, Phillips and Pavy, but maybe I’m missing someone...we’ve pretty much drained the swamp

Palojarvi, Reilly, Jones and Gorman. Hardly names to remember.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

Looking forwards to seeing whether he's the real deal or just an example of the front office going gaga for physicality. At least there's reasons for optimism.

Palojarvi, Reilly, Jones and Gorman. Hardly names to remember.

For what it’s worth I know some Bostonian HE followers that could care less about the Pens who really like Björkqvist’s game.

Want to keep an eye on Gorman. From all accounts he’s an athlete and BU’s pro development is really good (only in one year without Quinn tho so we’ll see if that continues).

 

[KIRK]

The team loves him from the sounds of it.

Yes, but he still needs to EARN it.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Yes, but he still needs to EARN it.

Bjorkqvist sounds like ZAR who can skate better already, so I don't think him earning it will be much of a problem.

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

With Simon, Blueger, AJ and Bjorkqvist, we should be able to piece together a really fast, aggressive 4th line for like $2 million total. It's important to save everywhere you can, and that mix of guys should be fine playing 4th line minutes.

 

[wej20]

Let Bjorkqvist start in the AHL, no need to have him on the 4th line.

 

[KIRK]

Bjorkqvist sounds like ZAR who can skate better already, so I don't think him earning it will be much of a problem.

We'll see . . .

 

[Peat]

For what it’s worth I know some Bostonian HE followers that could care less about the Pens who really like Björkqvist’s game.

Want to keep an eye on Gorman. From all accounts he’s an athlete and BU’s pro development is really good (only in one year without Quinn tho so we’ll see if that continues).

Good to hear - there's been good sounds from the media out there too.

As for Gorman... he's a fun gamble for a 7th rounder, but I'd look for him to actually show signs of matching the athleticism with all round play before I reckoned he was worth remembering.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

Good to hear - there's been good sounds from the media out there too.

As for Gorman... he's a fun gamble for a 7th rounder, but I'd look for him to actually show signs of matching the athleticism with all round play before I reckoned he was worth remembering.

6th rounder ...... haha and yeah we’re not gonna know a thing about him until after next season. At least he’s well regarded in prep circles. Agree expecting absolutely nothing from him long term is the right call.

Only other guy I’d say is worth any time is Reilly, imo he could be an AHL depth guy down the line.

 

[Pyy83]

He is a stronk!

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