RW Gustav Possler, MODO, SHL (2013, 130th overall, Buffalo)

[Mathletic]

We hear a lot of Lindholm but not so much of Possler for Sweden for the 2013 draft. Just wondering what the book is on this kid? Similar situation to Collberg vs Forsberg in 2012?

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[KlattNazty]

Buuump

 

[Wats]

Any insight on this fellow?

 

[VictorLustig]

Really quick player, great shot. He is a sniper in the mold of Collberg/Ã…berg, not sure if he is as good as them though. Possler will probably get his chances on the senior team later on but he seems to be quite far away from taking a regular spot, I expect him to play U20 hockey for most of the time this spring as well which will probably make him go quite late in the draft. He actually scored in his first SEL game last year but has not played since.

 

[thomast]

Great skill, very slick hands, lethal shot, fast and goes to the dirty areas and has good hockeyiq and helps the defense. Smallish stature but i like him alot. Not sure if he's 1st round talent in this year deep draft but he could be rough diamond of this draft and could be top players for this draft if everything pans out.

 

[mikjo344]

He leads scoring in the U20 North division with 21 points in 17 games.

http://stats.swehockey.se/Players/Statistics/ScoringLeaders/3002

From what I hear people within MODO is high on Possler. He's contending for a spot on the senior team but remains unproven on that level.

 

[joe89]

He's a pretty all-round talent, and more of a shooter than passer. It wouldn't have hurt his game if he was a tad bigger. Lack of international competition will probably hurt his chances of a high draft position. He's too old for the U18 and not good enough for the U20 this year. He was terrific last year though. 2nd-3rd rounder?

 

[mikjo344]

Gustav didn't travel with the U20 team on its road trip and practised with the senior team today. He could see some ice time in tomorrow's SEL game between Modo and Timrå.

 

[pokerface1]

last post was in november of 2012- any updates on this prospect from people who have watched him play?

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

guess round 4-5 for him

 

[pokerface1]

guess round 4-5 for him

ah, why do u think he goes there? what sort of flaws does he have for NHL?

 

[joe89]

ah, why do u think he goes there? what sort of flaws does he have for NHL?

Strength, defense. Basically the areas that turn talents into players.

 

[pokerface1]

Strength, defense. Basically the areas that turn talents into players.

ok. have u changed your opinion of him? - above you thought he might be 2nd-3rd rder, tho that was some time ago....

 

[joe89]

ok. have u changed your opinion of him? - above you thought he might be 2nd-3rd rder, tho that was some time ago....

Keep in mind he started the season maybe as high as a fringe first rounder and my post was in November. He pretty much didn't progress at the J20 level, and had no men's time to speak of either. Not gonna say I watched all of his games but the couple of times I did he held on to the puck too much, but his speed was outstanding. He's got some raw potential. Still thinking he can go in the top4 rounds, the new four year draft rights will benefit a guy like him.

 

[jc17]

Is the SweHl the a new name for the SEl or are they different leagues?

 

[wej20]

Is the SweHl the a new name for the SEl or are they different leagues?

yes SEL became SHL in 2013.

 

[dire wolf]

"Gustav Possler scored a goal for the fifth consecutive game Tuesday as MODO suffered a 5-3 road defeat at HV 71. Possler's hot start has seen him quickly get elevated from fourth-line status to top-line duty and first power play unit for struggling MODO ..."

http://www.sabresprospects.com/2013/10/101-recap-possler-pops-again.html

 

[dire wolf]

Now a 6-game goal streak

 

[gretskidoo]

And he scores yet again.

 

[His Beardliness*]

7 games in a row, seriously.

 

[VictorLustig]

7 straight games, apparently he just tied the record.

 

[Moskau]

Buffalo's new drafting strategy. Draft Swedes that Detroit covet.

 

[jc17]

Buffalo's new drafting strategy. Draft Swedes that Detroit covet.

I like that stradegy. It seems like it might work.

 

[XO]

out with a knee injury 6-7 months..

 

[Woodhouse]

Possler will undergo knee surgery, 6-7 month rehab.

http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/hockey/sverige/shl/article18070041.ab