Prospect Info: Marcus Davidsson (2017, 37th) 2018-19 Vaxjo Lakers SHL

[Der Jaeger]

Those guys were 6th and 7th rounders, not 2nd rounders.

It's not a one size fits all developmental model.

 

[dotcommunism]

It's not a one size fits all developmental model.

It still isn't really reassuring that a guy you took in the second round is taking a similar development path to 1) a goalie, 2) a guy who was such an unknown at draft time that his listed height was a few years out of date.

 

[Der Jaeger]

It still isn't really reassuring that a guy you took in the second round is taking a similar development path to 1) a goalie, 2) a guy who was such an unknown at draft time that his listed height was a few years out of date.

Not really much different than a player going all four years in the NCAA. I'm sure the Sabres had a hand in recommending he stays home and continues to develop.

 

[Chainshot]

Not really much different than a player going all four years in the NCAA. I'm sure the Sabres had a hand in recommending he stays home and continues to develop.

He's still got the tools. I want to see him put together something in the mold of what Larsson or even Asplund have next year. New team, out from under the shadow of his brother, take the opportunity and run. I know this would've been comparable to Asplund last season or Larry's last SHL year, but some growth would be great.

 

[Buffaloed]

Marcus Davidsson signs with a new team in Sweden

Davidsson can opt out of his deal after 1 year.

The move to Vaxjo will allow Davidsson to play on a top line role next season. He was the third line center for most of the season on Djurgarden.
He’ll also now be under the direction of two-time SHL coach of the year, Sam Hallam. Hallam is a well respected up and coming coach in Europe.

 

[Chainshot]

I'm heartened to hear that he's been noticeably good in all of his sessions.

 

[Gabrielor]

I'm heartened to hear that he's been noticeably good in all of his sessions.

Same. The dream of a full class of 2017 making the NHL lives!

 

[CrazyPsycho]

Nice snipe PP goal today

Highlights LHF - VLH

 

[Prntscrn]

Playing his old team today. Sorry, but today I hope someone run him over hard (but fair and clean )

 

[Chainshot]

Playing his old team today. Sorry, but today I hope someone run him over hard (but fair and clean )

Understandable.

 

[CrazyPsycho]

 

[CrazyPsycho]

Seems to a theme among our prospects scoring from the same spot on the PP

 

[Chainshot]

 

[Chainshot]

 

[Chainshot]

 

[Asymmetric Solution]

Does he move to AHL next year?

 

[Zman5778]

Does he move to AHL next year?

Seems like a reasonable timeline, but we'll see. His contract doesn't stop him from moving.

 

[Der Jaeger]

Does he move to AHL next year?

I think so.

 

[Chainshot]

 

[Snippit]

Our early 2nds from 2016-2019 are the epitome of meh

 

[Dirty Dog]

Our early 2nds from 2016-2019 are the epitome of meh

well not 2019, we didn’t have a second

 

[old kummelweck]

Our early 2nds from 2016-2019 are the epitome of meh

Krueger considers players that develop in Europe as having a longer development arch than those that develop in NA. Not too worried about him at this point. Two years in Roch starting next season before we can start to consider him meh or not.

 

[Snippit]

Krueger considers players that develop in Europe as having a longer development arch than those that develop in NA. Not too worried about him at this point. Two years in Roch starting next season before we can start to consider him meh or not.

No I’m pretty sure we can start calling him meh right now.

His numbers have not improved over the past 3 years in the league - they’ve actually regressed.

 

[Buffaloed]

Krueger considers players that develop in Europe as having a longer development arch than those that develop in NA. Not too worried about him at this point. Two years in Roch starting next season before we can start to consider him meh or not.

Detroit developed a reputation for slow cooking European wings.

Name/RD/Age NHL Debut
Zetterberg 7th age 21
Kronwall 1st age 22
Holmstrom 1oth age 23
Datsyuk 6th age 23
Franzen 3rd age 25

 

[Jim Bob]

Detroit developed a reputation for slow cooking European wings.

Name/RD/Age NHL Debut
Zetterberg 7th age 21
Kronwall 1st age 22
Holmstrom 1oth age 23
Datsyuk 6th age 23
Franzen 3rd age 25

One of these isn't like the others.