Confirmed with Link: Pens Sign Forward Oskar Sundqvist to a 3 year ELC

[Burgs]

It's hard to really say what a "realistic" expectation is for anyone who's not a true blue-chip prospect, but he seems to have a chance to make a solid 3/4th line center with a little size, grit, and two-way acumen. That is of course his ceiling and most would agree that he's a good two years (and may 20-30 pounds) away from this. I'm hoping he will turn out somewhat like Patrick Burgland (but he could just as easlier never play an NHL game in his life).

Actually Sundqvist played mostly RW with Skelleftea this season. He's a big, right-shooting guy good at crashing the net and working the boards. But not a fluid skater and neither a good playmaker nor great at faceoffs. I believe he's more likely to make it as a two-way winger than as a center.

 

[Jag68Sid87]

We shouldn't give up on him as a center, though. They are way more valuable than wingers (<<Ray Shero voice>>).

But I'd take either at this point.

 

[Corvidae]

Actually Sundqvist played mostly RW with Skelleftea this season. He's a big, right-shooting guy good at crashing the net and working the boards. But not a fluid skater and neither a good playmaker nor great at faceoffs. I believe he's more likely to make it as a two-way winger than as a center.

Very interesting. I did notice him listed as C/RW on EliteProspects. You mention him not being a fluid skater... does that translate to "slow?" How is his acceleration? He looked OK, speed-wise, in anything that I've seen (admittedly very little more than highlights).

 

[#1GuinFan]

So if Bylsma stays on we can expect to see Sundqvist on the LW?

 

[Speaking Moistly]

So if Bylsma stays on we can expect to see Sundqvist on the LW?

Would you even expect him to play under Bylsma?

 

[#1GuinFan]

Would you even expect him to play under Bylsma?

got me there