Prospect Info: Round 3 #87 - ANTON KARLSSON

[EON]

The Russian (American?) they drafted in the second round, what position does he play?
I see where he's played in the states - did his family relocate or did he just come over to play on the North American ice surface?

He's Russian, been playing in America. He plays "forward". That's all I can find on him. And he's a '95. Not expecting much from that pick. I'm assuming his family has not relocated, seeing as he was drafted as an import. If his family had relocated, or at least had relocated a few years ago, he could have applied to be considered an American player and could have been drafted in the OHL Draft.

Karlsson is the big get, assuming he signs (I expect him to).

 

[EON]

https://twitter.com/UffeBodin/status/499528990659710976

 

[rt]

Not a bad thing, I guess. But I was looking forward to seeing him play with kids his age on the smaller ice surface.

 

[zLiMbiLLY]

SAIK is to me is what Detroit is to Coyotes, allthought SAIK is a great organization. One of the best in producing and conduct Swedish talent. Their lineup is fairly green (http://www.eliteprospects.com/team.php?team=22)
Also the club is estimated to be top contending for a another title next season.

This could do Anton good, but I hope he'll be moving overseas next year.

 

[KRM]

SAIK is to me is what Detroit is to Coyotes, allthought SAIK is a great organization. One of the best in producing and conduct Swedish talent. Their lineup is fairly green (http://www.eliteprospects.com/team.php?team=22)
Also the club is estimated to be top contending for a another title next season.

This could do Anton good, but I hope he'll be moving overseas next year.

They've lost half their roster, they'll be lucky if they crack the top six this season.

And Skellefteå are good at getting players to the SHL, but their track record of developing players for NHL hockey isn't really all that good.

Disappointed in seeing Anton leaving Frölunda, but can see why he does it. He should have been the first guy to get a call up last season but they went with seniority over ability.

 

[EON]

Karlsson is attending Coyotes main camp in September, perhaps Erie makes one last push there.

I understand wanting to stay home, close to family, and bringing in an actual salary, but I think the CHL is the far better development path for him. Hopefully he changes his mind (though I doubt it).