Prospect Info: Nils Lundkvist: Part II

[swedehollow]

That was not a good goal to give up. I think goaltending like that is why it's hard to judge prospects. That might be a goal in the NHL, but rarely.

Goaltenders in the SHL would not make fools of themselves if they played in the NHL. NHL goalies let in soft goals, too...

 

[kovazub94]

That was not a good goal to give up. I think goaltending like that is why it's hard to judge prospects. That might be a goal in the NHL, but rarely.

This goal is not an exception but a continuation of a pattern for Lundkvist scoring on PP off one-timer.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

This goal is not an exception but a continuation of a pattern for Lundkvist scoring on PP off one-timer.

He does this all the time, and what makes his shot so unpredictable is the way he shoots. He has a quick release with great precision. There may not be a lot of velocity on the shot, but he still catches goalies off guard because of how fast the puck leaves the stick blade.

 

[kovazub94]

He does this all the time, and what makes his shot so unpredictable is the way he shoots. He has a quick release with great precision. There may not be a lot of velocity on the shot, but he still catches goalies off guard because of how fast the puck leaves the stick blade.

IMO, he’d bring an element to the Rangers PP that is not ADA or Fox’s strength.

 

[romba]

If you’ve got the shot then that goal isn’t that soft. If Staal hammered that home then the goalie needs to pack his things and update his resume. But Nils looks to have quite the accurate bomb and a little room is all he needs to get if off, it’s something that should translate nicely to the big show

 

[usekakkorightquinn]

Thought from day one Lundkvist made a mistake not coming over here this season. His year so far has been crap.

 

[Kovalev27]

I can’t speak to how he’s playing haven’t watched him but the points certainly aren’t coming to start this season.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Thought from day one Lundkvist made a mistake not coming over here this season.

There is no season in North America

His year so far has been crap.

No, it hasn't. Just because he isn't putting up a point per game, doesn't mean he is having a bad season

 

[RGY]

There is no season in North America



No, it hasn't. Just because he isn't putting up a point per game, doesn't mean he is having a bad season

That guy is so far off the deep end with every take he has.

Bottom line is Lundkvist has never been looked at as some offensive juggernaut. What he showed last year is an added bonus. What I think we expect of him is sound quality defense, with good exits out of his own end whether its with an outlet pass or using his skating ability. I havent watched him but I am sure he still doing all of that.

 

[darko]

Thought from day one Lundkvist made a mistake not coming over here this season. His year so far has been crap.

Sure.

 

[Nickmo82]

Thought from day one Lundkvist made a mistake not coming over here this season. His year so far has been crap.

True. Just imagine how good his golf game would be by now if he'd only made the move.

 

[usekakkorightquinn]

Think harder. You do realize the new NHL season is almost here again right?

 

[nyr2k2]

Think harder. You do realize the new NHL season is almost here again right?

If by "almost here" you mean "maybe two and a half months away" then yeah sure.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Think harder. You do realize the new NHL season is almost here again right?

It's early October. When exactly is the NHL starting?

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

That guy is so far off the deep end with every take he has.

Bottom line is Lundkvist has never been looked at as some offensive juggernaut. What he showed last year is an added bonus. What I think we expect of him is sound quality defense, with good exits out of his own end whether its with an outlet pass or using his skating ability. I havent watched him but I am sure he still doing all of that.

This is what I've been saying for a while. His offense was never his defining attribute. It's probably the 3rd most impressive aspect of his game.

 

[Harbour Dog]

This is what I've been saying for a while. His offense was never his defining attribute. It's probably the 3rd most impressive aspect of his game.

Easily 4th. Have you never had one of his pre-game omelettes?

 

[NYSPORTS]

Easily 4th. Have you never had one of his pre-game omelettes?

kid is omnipotent . . . and has skated with men.

 

[nyr2k2]

I understand that point production is not going to be what defines Lundkvist, but for people who didn't follow him as closely, they're probably remembering all the points-based comparisons made between him and other young players. Again I know we always talked about the other aspects of his game, but for many they're going to remember the numbers.

 

[Ola]

I can’t speak to how he’s playing haven’t watched him but the points certainly aren’t coming to start this season.

Thought from day one Lundkvist made a mistake not coming over here this season. His year so far has been crap.

It has been covered many times, his play last season was great, but not as great as his stats might imply. He is a very good SHL defender and he has of course not regressed from last season, but he isn't dominating the play in any way and production for Ds is always very very influenced by environment.

That guy is so far off the deep end with every take he has.

Bottom line is Lundkvist has never been looked at as some offensive juggernaut. What he showed last year is an added bonus. What I think we expect of him is sound quality defense, with good exits out of his own end whether its with an outlet pass or using his skating ability. I havent watched him but I am sure he still doing all of that.

Yeah, I think Neal Pionk is a good comparison (and I am not implying that he is NHL ready, just that he can get there).

 

[JCProdigy]

Think harder. You do realize the new NHL season is almost here again right?

Thought harder about it and yep, your take is still moronic.

 

[Crease]

Thought from day one Lundkvist made a mistake not coming over here this season. His year so far has been crap.

Why are all of your opinions so aggressive? There are no prizes for that here.

 

[ManUtdTobbe]

Thought from day one Lundkvist made a mistake not coming over here this season. His year so far has been crap.

NHL isn’t starting until 2021 If at all, i’d say playing hockey is better then not playing hockey.

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

Think harder. You do realize the new NHL season is almost here again right?

#WeNeverKnowWhatTheDateIs

 

[Jagge11]

His ixG/60 is 0.95 this season. Compared to last year 0.78.

 

[Kovalev27]

It has been covered many times, his play last season was great, but not as great as his stats might imply. He is a very good SHL defender and he has of course not regressed from last season, but he isn't dominating the play in any way and production for Ds is always very very influenced by environment.



Yeah, I think Neal Pionk is a good comparison (and I am not implying that he is NHL ready, just that he can get there).

If he’s Neil Pionk can we trade him now? Because that is not the guy I want on this team. Pionk is an awful defender