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

[Striiker]

Simmonds is at least as fast as Giroux and Raffl.

 

[Curufinwe]

Yeah, I think Simmonds is faster than Giroux right now.

There was a time at the start of the 13-14 season when I thought Wayne had forgotten how to skate entirely, but that was just a weird month in general.

 

[Appleyard]

Simmonds is ungainly... but he is pretty fast.

He came 2nd place in the OHL's fastest skater back in the day.

14.368... and he forgot to cross-over properly on his 2nd turn from watching it! He just glided round.

That is a pretty fast time under the old format.

 

[Striiker]

Here's a nice example. He doesn't have a beautiful stride but he's definitely quick.

 

[Ghosts Beer]

Simmonds' straight-line speed certainly exceeds Giroux's. Giroux isn't any faster than Cousins.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Compared to whom?
Voracek and Konecny could skate circles around him.
I think Giroux could beat him, and certainly Raffl.
Simmonds is faster than Schenn or Couts but not by a huge margin.

So what's fast?

What channel do you watch your games on?

 

[Appleyard]

Back to Lindblom anyway.

Apparently as well as PP1 he has been practising at RW on the 1st line too alongside Omark and Ryno. http://bloggar.expressen.se/ek/2016/12/ryno-om-farjestads-svacka/

That is pretty awesome. First time he has gone to national team duty and he has shown enough they have pencilled him in for a big role seemingly (though two forwards, Rosen and Kempe, have not reported yet due to club games.)

Also in relation to the Flyers he said the other day that he wants to play in the NHL next season: http://hockeybladet.nu/landslag/oskar-lindblom-gor-landslagsdebut-jag-vill-till-nhl/

 

[Rebels57]

Compared to whom?
Voracek and Konecny could skate circles around him.
I think Giroux could beat him, and certainly Raffl.
Simmonds is faster than Schenn or Couts but not by a huge margin.

So what's fast?

You are off your rocker.

 

[deadhead]

Simmonds may be faster than Giroux (who I'm afraid may have lost a stride) but he's not as fast as Raffl, who's very underrated, look at some of Raffl's breakaways - if only he had the offensive skills to go with his size and speed. Simmonds just doesn't look fast, maybe it's his funky skating that throws me off.

If Lindblom skates like Schenn, they need a 3rd line center between them with some speed, Schenn isn't slow, but in today's NHL he's probably too slow for center and if he's at RW, you want someone on that line who can keep up with the speed merchants coming into the league. That would actually be a nice trio, Lindblom working the boards, Schenn sniping from the right circle, and a fast playmaker to fill out the line.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

Simmonds may be faster than Giroux (who I'm afraid may have lost a stride) but he's not as fast as Raffl, who's very underrated, look at some of Raffl's breakaways - if only he had the offensive skills to go with his size and speed. Simmonds just doesn't look fast, maybe it's his funky skating that throws me off.

Bro, you are giving me brain damage.

 

[Rebels57]

Simmonds may be faster than Giroux (who I'm afraid may have lost a stride) but he's not as fast as Raffl, who's very underrated, look at some of Raffl's breakaways - if only he had the offensive skills to go with his size and speed. Simmonds just doesn't look fast, maybe it's his funky skating that throws me off.

If Lindblom skates like Schenn, they need a 3rd line center between them with some speed, Schenn isn't slow, but in today's NHL he's probably too slow for center and if he's at RW, you want someone on that line who can keep up with the speed merchants coming into the league. That would actually be a nice trio, Lindblom working the boards, Schenn sniping from the right circle, and a fast playmaker to fill out the line.

All of these words come together to form a paragraph of lies lol

 

[Hiesenberg]

Back to Lindblom anyway.

Apparently as well as PP1 he has been practising at RW on the 1st line too alongside Omark and Ryno. http://bloggar.expressen.se/ek/2016/12/ryno-om-farjestads-svacka/

That is pretty awesome. First time he has gone to national team duty and he has shown enough they have pencilled him in for a big role seemingly (though two forwards, Rosen and Kempe, have not reported yet due to club games.)

Also in relation to the Flyers he said the other day that he wants to play in the NHL next season: http://hockeybladet.nu/landslag/oskar-lindblom-gor-landslagsdebut-jag-vill-till-nhl/

I think I read that in Isaac's piece that Hextall was ok with him staying there for now, but kind of said, at some point you gotta come over here and see what you got, hinting that next year is the year, he'll be over 20, he'll have completed his contract, he's bigger, smarter.

 

[sa cyred]

Gotta think he comes in with a really good chance at a top 9 spot. Coming in as a 21 yr old with potentially PPG in the SHL, carrying his team offensively, while playing against men for a few years now.

 

[Psuhockey]

Gotta think he comes in with a really good chance at a top 9 spot. Coming in as a 21 yr old with potentially PPG in the SHL, carrying his team offensively, while playing against men for a few years now.

A top 9 spot is open as the Flyers only have 5 top 9 wingers: Schenn, Simmonds, Raffl, Konecny, and Voracek. He might start in the AHL but I doubt he will be there until thanksgiving, Christmas at the latest.

 

[Curufinwe]

Assuming they protect Raffl and Cousins:

Laughton to Vegas, Schenn at center
Raffl-G-Voracek
Konecny-Couturier-Simmonds
Lindblom-Schenn-Weise
Read-Cousins-Lyubimov
Leier

Weise to Vegas, Schenn at wing
Raffl-G-Voracek
Konecny-Couturier-Simmonds
Lindblom-Cousins-Schenn
Read-Laughton-Lyubimov
Leier

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

Assuming they protect Raffl and Cousins:

Laughton to Vegas, Schenn at center
Raffl-G-Voracek
Konecny-Couturier-Simmonds
Lindblom-Schenn-Weise
Read-Cousins-Lyubimov
Leier

Weise to Vegas, Schenn at wing
Raffl-G-Voracek
Konecny-Couturier-Simmonds
Lindblom-Cousins-Schenn
Read-Laughton-Lyubimov
Leier

I don't know what his underlying stats say about the level of his play this year, but every time I see Cousins pencilled into the lineup going forward it looks like a glaring weakness to me. I love the kid's energy and chippiness, and he could improve since he's still relatively inexperienced, but I'm looking forward to upgrading his spot on the roster. It's only a matter of time, and patience, but I'm looking forward to it.

 

[Curufinwe]

That's fair, but I'm just looking at guys under contract and RFAs.

And Lindblom, of course.

 

[kelmitchell]

I don't know what his underlying stats say about the level of his play this year, but every time I see Cousins pencilled into the lineup going forward it looks like a glaring weakness to me. I love the kid's energy and chippiness, and he could improve since he's still relatively inexperienced, but I'm looking forward to upgrading his spot on the roster. It's only a matter of time, and patience, but I'm looking forward to it.

I feel the same exact way about him to be quite honest

 

[Flyotes]

Simmonds isn't fast?

In fairness, his skating was an issue. I posted about it historically, if I recall correctly. I know I have it in my notes at home. (I take notes on every game).

Thankfully, some of my first notes on this year: "Simmonds skating much much improved."

He used to be gangly, awkward, especially in the neutral zone along the walls. It wasn't a huge detriment to his game, but it's better now.

Now, he's a legitimate breakaway threat. I'm loving it.

 

[deadhead]

I don't see a Lindblom - Schenn - Weise line working, while Weise has some speed it would neither be a good checking line or a really good offensive match.

I see a Lindblom - ??? - Schenn line working much better, Rubtsov is 2-3 years away, so it's a good spot to plug in a veteran 3rd line center with some speed who can set up his wingers. Cousins has the playmaking skills but that would be a vulnerable line matched against speed.

Leier - ??? - Weise/Read as the 4th line. Don't see Cousins as a checking line center.
Looks like center may be on Hextalls' shopping list this winter.

And no, moving Raffl off the 1st line doesn't make sense, someone has to do the dirty work for G & V, and Lindblom may have the skills for the job, but that's a lot to ask of a rookie.

 

[Hiesenberg]

I don't want to see Schenn as a C, like ever.

 

[FLYguy3911]

In fairness, his skating was an issue. I posted about it historically, if I recall correctly. I know I have it in my notes at home. (I take notes on every game).

Thankfully, some of my first notes on this year: "Simmonds skating much much improved."

He used to be gangly, awkward, especially in the neutral zone along the walls. It wasn't a huge detriment to his game, but it's better now.

Now, he's a legitimate breakaway threat. I'm loving it.

Yeah. No doubt it improved. Anyone saying he isn't fast now just isn't evaluating the game properly. I would be hesitant to call him a great skater overall, but speed-wise he has to be one of the fastest player on the team. He's a long strider with pretty light feet.

 

[Appleyard]

Just scored on international debut.

It was a good play... but lucky goal!

Great play behind net on boards to beat Dman to puck and backhand out infront... Swedish forward was lurking on edge of crease, Russian Dman tried to get there first, it went in off his skate!


He also set up the second best chance on nice overlap with Omark, he then dished far post and goalie came up big.


Him and Omark have looked Sweden's best forwards.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

so I know it has been asked and been answered, but I really dont feel like digging.
who does Lindblom compare to in the NHL? not that I like comparisons much.

 

[Hiesenberg]

so I know it has been asked and been answered, but I really dont feel like digging.
who does Lindblom compare to in the NHL? not that I like comparisons much.

I'm not going to name a player, but he appears to be a true power forward. His skating is not at an elite level and he's not the biggest speedster, but he's got a big frame, he uses it very well. Gets in front, terrific board work player. Real high Hockey IQ as well.