Prospect Info: Nils Lundkvist: Part III

[WojtekWolski86]

This kid may may even out the McDonagh trade

It would be fitting if he wears 27 here too.

 

[True Blue]

2021-22
Miller-Fox
Hajek/Reunanen-Trouba
Lindgren-Lundkvist

2022-23
Miller-Fox
Lindgren-Lundkvist
Jones-Trouba

I know that you do not want to hear this AK, but I am just not getting the feeling that Gorton & JD are building this team with 3 smallish puck moving defensemen being in the line up at the same time.

I believe that there is a reason they looked to draft Schneider and that, providing he does not fall on his face and is a bust, that he will be a part of the future. I also don't believe that Trouba is going anywhere. So the math can be done from there.

Again, clearly I have no crystal ball. Just reading the tea leaves as they are.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

I know that you do not want to hear this AK, but I am just not getting the feeling that Gorton & JD are building this team with 3 smallish puck moving defensemen being in the line up at the same time.

I believe that there is a reason they looked to draft Schneider and that, providing he does not fall on his face and is a bust, that he will be a part of the future. I also don't believe that Trouba is going anywhere. So the math can be done from there.

Again, clearly I have no crystal ball. Just reading the tea leaves as they are.

Forget 3, even 2 is pushing it.

I don't think that they'll carry 2 on the same side either. Unless you're running with Fox and a clone of Fox.

 

[FireGerardGallant]

Forget 3, even 2 is pushing it.

I don't think that they'll carry 2 on the same side either. Unless you're running with Fox and a clone of Fox.

I mean last year they had both Tony and Fox and planned to have that this year before Tony's shenanigans

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

I mean last year they had both Tony and Fox and planned to have that this year before Tony's shenanigans

I should rephrase.

I can't see them carrying 2 sub 6 foot D on the same side when they're ready to win the whole thing.

I'm not saying that it can't be done, someone will break the trend eventually (maybe it'll even be us) but it sure doesn't look like they're going to be the ones to attempt to buck that trend.

 

[Rangerfan4life90]

Forget 3, even 2 is pushing it.

I don't think that they'll carry 2 on the same side either. Unless you're running with Fox and a clone of Fox.

Nils could be a clone of Fox, though, lol.

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

I should rephrase.

I can't see them carrying 2 sub 6 foot D on the same side when they're ready to win the whole thing.

I'm not saying that it can't be done, someone will break the trend eventually (maybe it'll even be us) but it sure doesn't look like they're going to be the ones to attempt to buck that trend.

Barring an outside acquisition, I continue to stick with:

Miller-Trouba
Robertson-Fox
Jones-Schneider

As the long-term outlook.

 

[NYR3]

Barring an outside acquisition, I continue to stick with:

Miller-Trouba
Robertson-Fox
Jones-Schneider

As the long-term outlook.

Any reason Lindgren is out? Legit question, just want to see your reasoning

 

[Kupo]

Any reason Lindgren is out? Legit question, just want to see your reasoning

I think Robertson and Jones both have higher ceilings. Plus they balance out the pairings more.

 

[NYSPORTS]

Nils could be a clone of Fox, though, lol.

i think he is. Years ago when i saw them skate together at the prospect camp they look like the same player. Fox being physically thicker i felt b/c he is older

 

[Vitto79]

So update me is Nike coming over by years end ?

 

[True Blue]

Forget 3, even 2 is pushing it.

I don't think that they'll carry 2 on the same side either. Unless you're running with Fox and a clone of Fox.

My thinking exactly. I know people do not want to hear it as it could well mean that Lundqvist is used as an asset to bring another asset.

 

[True Blue]

I think Robertson and Jones both have higher ceilings. Plus they balance out the pairings more.

Sure they have a higher ceiling, but Lingren has the much more surer floor. And I do not think that Robertson's offensive game is all that. Though I could be incorrect. Anyway, my view of the future of the defense has one distinct difference than my esteemed colleague BRF put forth.

Miller - Trouba
Lindgren - Fox
Robertson - Schneider

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

So update me is Nike coming over by years end ?

Here

We should post this as an announcement somewhere but:

Nils Lundkvist is contracted to both Luleå and the Swedish ice hockey federation as he is a national team player.

The SHL play offs end mid-May, but the international hockey calendar runs through to mid-June. With the NHL in full swing around the time of the World Championships, Lundkvist is a serious candidate to make the Swedish national team.

If that's the case, he will be playing hockey until mid-June and under contract until June 30th. For Lundkvist to move to NA before that, he would have to be released by both club and country.

I got this information from the PR manager of Luleå who I talk to regularly.

 

[Rangerfan4life90]

My thinking exactly. I know people do not want to hear it as it could well mean that Lundqvist is used as an asset to bring another asset.

Listen, if they can get the equivalent of him for a similar 2C type prospect, I wouldn't be opposed.

 

[CupSeeker]

Barring an outside acquisition, I continue to stick with:

Miller-Trouba
Robertson-Fox
Jones-Schneider

As the long-term outlook.

I think both Lindgren and Lundquist will have something to say about this. I think they keep the best six without regard to what side they play on or their size.

 

[True Blue]

I think both Lindgren and Lundquist will have something to say about this. I think they keep the best six without regard to what side they play on or their size.

There is regarding players as individuals and how they play, and then there is evaluating players how they do as a starting 6. This is where I just do not see two smallish puck movers on the same side.

 

[Off Sides]

Rangers are not winning much if Trouba is on their top pair even if he were Chara's size.

 

[True Blue]

Rangers are not winning much if Trouba is on their top pair even if he were Chara's size.

That has zero to do with building a defense with two smallish puck movers on the same side.

 

[Off Sides]

That has zero to do with building a defense with two smallish puck movers on the same side.

If the guys with size stink, then I'd go with the smaller guys who do not stink, if that is how this turns out.

 

[True Blue]

If the guys with size stink, then I'd go with the smaller guys who do not stink, if that is how this turns out.

I get it. Except Trouba does not stink.

And that still does not change the fact that I do not see Gorton and JD building a defense replete with small puck movers.

 

[Off Sides]

I get it. Except Trouba does not stink.

And that still does not change the fact that I do not see Gorton and JD building a defense replete with small puck movers.

Trouba stinks more than he is good.

 

[Eye of Ra]

He is on first pairing. Game starts 19.00

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

He is on first pairing. Game starts 19.00

1 PM EST for the Yanks

 

[Hunter Gathers]

He is on first pairing. Game starts 19.00

How did they get his name wrong