Oskar Lindblom - LW - 6'0" - 185 - Brynas Jr. Sweden Jr. - 2014 pick (5-138)

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Oskar Lindblom, Left Wing Brynas Jr. SWEDEN-JR

http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftprospectdetail.htm?dpid=85904&tab=quo

Final Rank: 23 European skaters Midterm Rank: 23
Position: Left Wing
Shoots: Left
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 185
Born: August 15, 1996
Born in: Gävle, SWE
Drafted: 2014: PHI (5th Round / 138th Overall) Philadelphia Flyers

NOTE: His height has ben listed at 6'0," 6'1" and 6'2".


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5th Round (138th overall)
Oskar Lindblom, LW, Brynas Jr. (Sweden)
6-0, 185 lbs

Born August 15, 1996 in Gävle, Sweden (age 17)

Ranked 23rd among European skaters by NHL Central Scouting… posted 33 points (13G, 20A) in 43 games for the Brynas second division team in 2013-14 before going on to score six goals and add an assist in seven playoff games… also appeared in four games for Brynas in the Swedish Hockey League.

http://flyers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=724444

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VOORHEES – The plan for Oskar Lindblom wasn't for these last few days participating in Flyers development camp to be his first in the United States.

The plan for the Flyers youngest prospect, who doesn’t turn 18 until August, was to leave home in Sweden two weeks ago for Philadelphia.

The plan was to be in the stands at Wells Fargo Center hearing an NHL team announce his name as its the first- or second-round pick in the 2014 NHL draft.

That’s what was expected before this nice-sized left winger with impressive offensive skills went out last season and played his way into being a late rounder.

http://www.nj.com/flyers/index.ssf/...pect_at_17_hopes_to_be_in_nhl_by_2015-16.html

Click to read more...

 

[Roo Mad Bro]

Ryan Yessie ‏@RyanHPscout 37s
Great pick by Philadelphia in Oskar Lindblom very dangerous in the goal area has good skill a steal at that pick

Corey Pronman ‏@coreypronman 1m
Lindblom picked by PHI did not have the best draft season, but he's talented. Came into the season as clear top 30-40 guy.

 

[NHLAlert]

I really like this pick. Just read scouting report and he's only 17! 6'2 187 already

 

[George Maharis]

My 2nd favorite player in the draft, wanted Toronto to take him in the 3rd... Absolute steal, congrats.

 

[FlyTimmo]

Nice!

This draft looks pretty good right now, Hexy.

 

[LastWordArmy]

http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/06/27/nhl-draft-scouting-reports-76-100/

 

[Random Forest]

HockeyProspect cliffnotes:

He’s a smart skilled forward with the ability to make plays, but he lacks in the skating department. The good news is it appears his skating is improving.

Oskar is a true offensive talent. You might recall his performance at the 2013 World U-17 Chal- lenge where he posted 13 points including 8 goals in 6 games. Oskar displays excellent hands and makes plays with the puck that show off his level of skill. He has shown us the ability to beat goal- tenders on a regular basis.

He sometimes lacked effort along walls in attempting to win battles for pucks, being a little slow a foot didn’t help his cause...His positioning is good all over the ice.

Lindblom excels with the puck on his stick. He has great puck handling skills and has above aver- age skill both scoring and playmaking.

EDIT: He's also very young. Like this pick a lot, too. Very pleased with this draft.

 

[FlyTimmo]

Probably my favorite pick thus far.

 

[Beef Invictus]

Me too. Solid first draft by Hextall so far. No throwaway picks.

 

[Flyerss]

is he a power forward?

 

[Appleyard]

Also, he aint 6'0 flat.

More like 6'2 now.

I like this one, in the 5th that is a steal.

He looked slightyl out of his depth in the 1 SHL game I have seen him in.

But in u18 internationals he looked absolutely brutal to play against. Good skater, though not that fast, gritty, can defend, can score... an absolute pain in the arse to defend against.

U18 Internationals this season:

27GP, 13G, 14A, 27P, +15

J20 this season:

43GP, 13G, 20A, 33P, +2

He was also an assistant captain age 17 in the J20.

And he was Swedens best player at u17 level in 2012-13:

18GP, 18G, 16A, 34P, +5... was also Captain of Sweden u17.

 

[Roo Mad Bro]

Hockey Prospect ranked him #60

Summary:

-All about skating for Lindblom (lacks in this area)
-Smart and skilled
-Skating is improving and a quote from an NHL scout said that he was working with a skating coach (good sign)
-A true offensive talent
-Excellent hands and good goal scoring ability
-Has to work on his all around game a little bit

 

[Patrick Division]

I like it!!!! Nice pick. May be a steal!!

 

[FLYguy3911]

Flyers love Brynäs players.

Played in the last two U18s. Thought of highly in Sweden at least.

 

[Coffe]

EP has Lindblom at 6'2 187, pretty solid for a 17 year old.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

is he a power forward?

The NHL lists him at both 6-0 and 6-1 while HF has him at 6-2 in the following link and analysis:

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/oskar-lindblom/

Talent Analysis

Lindblom goes hard to the net and likes to stick around once there. He’s someone who offers up his body in the corners and in the slot. Decent hands in tight and does have an eye for finding his linemates. Can play a corner rotation game. A player who is ready to go where it hurts and take punishment to make things happen. Lindblom is defensively aware and plays the game in all three zones. Sometimes shows some above-average cleverness and tends to enjoy the trust of his coaches.

Lindblom is not particularly fast nor a skater whose agility and movement sticks out at you. Seems to make no impact from more than 5-10 feet within the goal. Not a player who makes things happen much, but more a benefactor who can complement better skill players. Tends not to make an impact in games where his team needs players to step up. Lindblom has decent size, but doesn’t necessarily have a frame conducive to the addition of a lot of weight.

 

[sa cyred]

Another late riser in that in the beginning he did not do well but finished very strong.

Love this pick

 

[onlylordsvsmorebp]

feel better about this pick.sounds like a total steal.

 

[TheKingPin]

My 2nd favorite player in the draft, wanted Toronto to take him in the 3rd... Absolute steal, congrats.

Awesome.

Seems to be a very solid draft so far

 

[Bob Clarke Fan Club]

Feels like a Red wings type 5th rounder.

 

[Ryker]

Feels like a Red wings type 5th rounder.

Hah, was thinking the same thing!

 

[jd2210]

Pat Maroon type guy?

 

[AFTeRMaTH*]

I love this pick.

 

[OrangeAndBlackMetal]

Pat Maroon type guy?

No, Oskar lindblom didn't eat the guys who went before him and after him...

 

[1912]

I've said it many times but i think he's the most offensively talented Swede after Nylander in this draft. Did not have a great season but has been awarded with a contract by the senior team and i think he'll get loads of playing time in the SHL this year.

I'll try to keep you posted on him.