LW/RW Linus Nyman - Lukko, Liiga (2017 Undrafted)

[Keke]

I think he was at Leafs' camp last year

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Great play-offs for Nyman so far
6 goals, 16 points, 3rd in the OHL scoring.
- 5 points behind the leader, team mate Gabe Vilardi.

 

[ChicagoBullsFan]

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Gonna get drafted by Vancouver Canucks?, 2nd round?

... As a Finn, i wouldn't mind Nyman-Granlund-Palmu 2nd line for 19-20 season

 

[WestCoastExpress94]

He has he skill, but consistency is an issue

 

[ChicagoBullsFan]

Finnish jr hockey (@FINjrhockey) | Twitter
Linus Nyman: The former Jokerit juniors standout thrived for OHL's Kingston Frontenacs, will reportedly play in the Liiga next season. Nyman has great vision and playmaking skills. Has a goal-scorer's touch & can beat goalies with quick wristers. Smooth skater. #2018NHLDraft

 

[Teemu]

Finnish jr hockey (@FINjrhockey) | Twitter
Linus Nyman: The former Jokerit juniors standout thrived for OHL's Kingston Frontenacs, will reportedly play in the Liiga next season. Nyman has great vision and playmaking skills. Has a goal-scorer's touch & can beat goalies with quick wristers. Smooth skater. #2018NHLDraft

Signed with Lukko

 

[tcat84]

Still find it pretty crazy this guy didn't get drafted. Had a great season and is one of the youngest overagers in the draft. Maybe there's something we don't know about him. Was invited to the Leafs development camp and didn't seem to impress.

 

[ChicagoBullsFan]

 

[TT1]

He has he skill, but consistency is an issue

His biggest issue is that he's allergic to physical contact. He revolves his game around avoiding it, very talented player tho.

 

[Kaako Kappo]

His biggest issue is that he's allergic to physical contact. He revolves his game around avoiding it, very talented player tho.

Does not sound like a very big issue.

 

[TT1]

Does not sound like a very big issue.

It was big enough for him not to get drafted when his production and skill lvl should have made him a 4th/5th round pick at the very least.

 

[Kaako Kappo]

It was big enough for him not to get drafted when his production and skill lvl should have made him a 4th/5th round pick at the very least.

There are a ton of NHL players who refuse to play physical and do just fine. I doubt that's the reason he was not picked.

Unless it's like this: He's not skilled enough to be a top 6 player nor is he physical enough to be a bottom 6 player.

 

[emptyNedder]

Nyman might fit into the DeBrincat and Point discussion. He is about the same height, but listed as being lighter than both. From what I have seen and his success at different levels, I think he could still prove to be NHL capable.

 

[Kevin Musto]

Does he still get one more year of draft eligibility?

 

[Hokinaittii]

I never quite realized he has such wheels.

 

[TT1]

There are a ton of NHL players who refuse to play physical and do just fine. I doubt that's the reason he was not picked.

Unless it's like this: He's not skilled enough to be a top 6 player nor is he physical enough to be a bottom 6 player.

Have you seen him play? It's like he's terrified to get hit, to the point where he's actively thinking about it in a game. You can't have that type of mindset and expect to be an NHL player. The game is already so quick at that level, you don't have enough time to make a play and actively think about safe spots on the ice.. and honestly coaches don't even want those type of players on their team.

He might light it up next season in Finland but until he gets over his fear of physical contact I don't see him becoming an NHL'er.

 

[ChicagoBullsFan]

Linus Nyman | FinnProspects.com
Newest scouting report.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Just scored his 1st pro goal, congrats.

 

[Nate070]

Delete

 

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[ChicagoBullsFan]

Scored 2 goals vs Russia today's U20, 4 nations tournament game.