Prospect Info: Mattias Norlinder - Part 2

[Sam of Montreal]

Any revisions to this perspective?

Should it? As he accomplished something lately that should make us revisit our ideas about him?

Unless you think we were too high on him? If so, no, I can't say I think differently. Injuries happen and time will tell wheter his style can translate and make things happen in the NHL.

 

[Favster]

I have a feeling when all is said and done Struble will be the far superior player, just a feeling...

 

[sandviper]

I have a feeling when all is said and done Struble will be the far superior player, just a feeling...

Uh, no.

However, I can see Struble being CJ’s preferred player.

 

[BehindTheTimes]

who was it? simon boisvert (ex scout) who doesn't think he amounts to much? that he's too soft for the NHL? boisvert is high on harris though

I don't know enough about Norlinder, other than highlights, but I think Harris will be an NHLer for sure.

 

[Tyson]

Yep this guy from what I have read will be a superstar in short order...at least from what I read here

 

[BehindTheTimes]

From the highlights I did see he looked pretty good, but I don’t have enough viewings to pass judgement on him.

 

[montreal]

Norlinder listed on the 3rd pair again, with 12 games left in the regular season, perhaps he stays in this spot. Hopefully next year he can stay healthy and get back into the top 3

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

 

[WeThreeKings]

Greatest defense prospect in history?

 

[McGuires Corndog]

Greatest defense prospect in history?

That was definitely a pretty slick break out and pass. Nice.

 

[azcanuck]

Greatest defense prospect in history?

Yea probably.
Look at his initial stride to gain speed. Very impressive.

 

[robert ethan]

I don't see him playing in the NHL. They wasted the 2nd round pick from the Pacioretty deal by trading back. Timmins trying to play draft magician again.

 

[montreal]

I don't see him playing in the NHL. They wasted the 2nd round pick from the Pacioretty deal by trading back. Timmins trying to play draft magician again.

MB makes the trades not Timmins. Norlinder will easily play in the NHL.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

I don't see him playing in the NHL. They wasted the 2nd round pick from the Pacioretty deal by trading back. Timmins trying to play draft magician again.

if he stays healthy and gets stronger he will absolutely be an NHLer. The question is how good. His skill, skating and shot are all elite. It wasn't the year most of us we're dreaming of but he still showed some progression in certain areas. The new NHL is built for these types of players. He could be an absolute stud. As many injuries he's had, they don't seem to be too hindering. That's a good sign but hopefully he can play some more injury free hockey going forward.

 

[Nick Slafkofield]

MB makes the trades not Timmins. Norlinder will easily play in the NHL.

I really think he’s going to be more effective on NA ice, like Ylonen

 

[montreal]

I really think he’s going to be more effective on NA ice, like Ylonen

certainly possible, I didn't get to see a lot of Ylonen but I have seen a lot of Norlinder and there's a lot to like. He'll need to be with a Weber type I'm guessing but that shot, hands, skating, mobility, offensive IQ/confidence are all top notch imo. The SHL still has a lot of the clutch and grab, lot of stuff not called and the injuries have plied up since he was drafted so that's a legit concern but I just can't wait till he's signed and playing over here.

 

[WinterLion]

The full sequence with a close up, what a beaut
https://twitter.com/HeresYourReplay/status/1379865400997859331?s=20

Ha! The best part is the goalie playing dead at the end!

 

[WeThreeKings]

Unbelievable offense and doing it in the SHL playoffs.

 

[virtualMachine]

Crazy goal

 

[Andrei79]

I really think he’s going to be more effective on NA ice, like Ylonen

We also have to keep in mind Frolundas leading scorer is the lowest leading scorer of any team in the SHL. They're the fifth lowest scoring team with 6 goals separating them from being second to last. I think he's doing fine considering the circumstances as a rookie in a high level league.

 

[HuGo Burner Acc]

Even at his age, I just wish his points relative to the other D on his team would be higher

 

[Redux91]

Crazy goal

Ive seen people score on their knees before sure...but i have never seen a guy score WHILE trying to stand back up lmao what a funny image, but yeah sick goal

 

[WeThreeKings]

For those who don't visit the prospect sticky.. he had quite the game offensively (some not so good moments defensively)

 

[The Great Weal]

Crazy goal

Reminds me of this:


I wonder if the Habs will sign him and have him come over. I'd prefer to have him in the AHL instead of the SHL at this point if I'm being honest.

 

[Redux91]

For those who don't visit the prospect sticky.. he had quite the game offensively (some not so good moments defensively)

Weird hearing the announcer in English lol