RW Simon Holmström - HV71 J20, SuperElit (2019, 23rd, NYI)

[Star Ocean]

I'm honestly shocked by how bad the pre draft rankings of the Swedish players have been this year in general. On this player in particular. People seriously had him as a late 2nd rounder with Grewe and Höglander ahead. Not to mention the CSS (terrible per usual). Personally saw this coming miles away, Björnfot as well. Then you hear Button calling Holmström a pure goal scorer

People on these board were down on all swedes picked in the 1st round.

Broberg at 8 = oiler fans Disappointed
Soderstrom at 11 = fans were who?
Björnfot at 22 = kings fans confused
Holmström at 23 = Islanders fans at rage

I dont understand why.

 

[AB13]

I'm honestly shocked by how bad the pre draft rankings of the Swedish players have been this year in general. On this player in particular. People seriously had him as a late 2nd rounder with Grewe and Höglander ahead. Not to mention the CSS (terrible per usual). Personally saw this coming miles away, Björnfot as well. Then you hear Button calling Holmström a pure goal scorer

People are also calling Söderström a defensive shutdown defenseman which is far from the truth.

 

[IslandersFan17]

People on these board were down on all swedes picked in the 1st round.

Broberg at 8 = oiler fans Disappointed
Soderstrom at 11 = fans were who?
Björnfot at 22 = kings fans confused
Holmström at 23 = Islanders fans at rage

I dont understand why.

Holmström can't stay healthy. All the talent in the world doesnt matter if you live in the trainers room.

One of the best abilities is availability.

 

[Jester9881]

What can anyone tell me about this kid? Please keep the nonsense to another thread, I just want to hear about the player.

 

[NYIschremp44]

Flashback to isles picking 2nd rd ranked Sean Bergenheim

 

[Star Ocean]

Holmström can't stay healthy. All the talent in the world doesnt matter if you live in the trainers room.

One of the best abilities is availability.

Who said he cant stay healthy 2 years from now?

 

[AB13]

What can anyone tell me about this kid? Please keep the nonsense to another thread, I just want to hear about the player.

He is a great skater, has a good shot, is skilled with good hands, sees the ice well and works hard. He was probably the most hyped Swedish prospect heading into this year ahead of Söderström, Broberg and Björnfot but injuries destroyed his draft stock, he was underwhelming in the beginning of the year just after the injuries but really got going towards the end and was one of the most important contributors to the U18 gold medal.

 

[VictorLustig]

What can anyone tell me about this kid? Please keep the nonsense to another thread, I just want to hear about the player.

This is pretty accurate.

How Simon Holmström Navigated an Injury-Riddled Season to Remain...

 

[Newsworthy]

A lot of controversy surrounding this pick. Before injuries Holmstrom was a top 15 pick. Supposively Lou preferred Holmstrom over Hughes. Would have taken Simon first OA. Shades of Brian Burke.

 

[isles55]

Who said he cant stay healthy 2 years from now?

Keep in mind you're talking to the fan base that let de Haan go because they swore he would never play again.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

A lot of controversy surrounding this pick. Before injuries Holmstrom was a top 15 pick. Supposively Lou preferred Holmstrom over Hughes. Would have taken Simon first OA. Shades of Brian Burke.

lol what?

 

[PWJunior]

A lot of controversy surrounding this pick. Before injuries Holmstrom was a top 15 pick. Supposively Lou preferred Holmstrom over Hughes. Would have taken Simon first OA. Shades of Brian Burke.

Come on man. If you're going to come in here and drop a bomb like this unsubstantiated, you're just trolling. Your shenanigans on HF Isles is tiring.

 

[Macch]

Thanks for all the info.

Should be interesting to see where he plays next season.

 

[Thrasymachus]

lol what?

Yeah, that doesn't exactly excite me as an isles fan lol

 

[Jester9881]

There are too many weekend QB scouts around here that base everything off of statistics and Bob McKenzie rankings. By all accounts this seems like a kid that was picked around the right time because of injury, but has maybe more potential upside than some of the other consensus picks.

 

[Jersey Fresh]

A lot of controversy surrounding this pick. Before injuries Holmstrom was a top 15 pick. Supposively Lou preferred Holmstrom over Hughes. Would have taken Simon first OA. Shades of Brian Burke.

LOL come on.

 

[Newsworthy]

Come on man. If you're going to come in here and drop a bomb like this unsubstantiated, you're just trolling. Your shenanigans on HF Isles is tiring.

Maybe you should lighten up and take a joke. I have plenty of problems with the posts you make on the Isles boards. And what's really tiring to me is when people insult JT and Snow constantly. See so you aren't the only person who deals with other posters shenanigans

 

[SI90]

 

[GrandmaSlices51631]

There are too many weekend QB scouts around here that base everything off of statistics and Bob McKenzie rankings. By all accounts this seems like a kid that was picked around the right time because of injury, but has maybe more potential upside than some of the other consensus picks.

I am still skeptical of the pick but you make a good point, the last guy we took who fell due to injury won the Calder. When Snow stuck to the board and picked the consensus guys we wound up with Ryan Strome and Mike Dal Colle.

 

[YearlyLottery]

A lot of controversy surrounding this pick. Before injuries Holmstrom was a top 15 pick. Supposively Lou preferred Holmstrom over Hughes. Would have taken Simon first OA. Shades of Brian Burke.

Can we get some proof of this?

 

[BelovedIsles]

An intriguing pick. If it weren’t for the injuries, 23OA would be justified.

Is his style similar to Filip Forsberg, perhaps w less dangling ability?Reminds me based on the scouting reports I read.

 

[steveat]

Dehaan was injured for YEARS and look how he turned out. This guy just had a short bit of bad luck...at least they weren't all the same injury like shoulder or groin.

 

[SI90]

Can we get some proof of this?

There is none because that’s flat out ridiculous.

 

[seabass45]

There are too many weekend QB scouts around here that base everything off of statistics and Bob McKenzie rankings. By all accounts this seems like a kid that was picked around the right time because of injury, but has maybe more potential upside than some of the other consensus picks.

Think I agree with this, even though I'm still pretty salty about our center depth. I know you're not supposed to draft for need but boy we have an issue there.

 

[ProspectsFanatic]

Can we get some proof of this?

Not top15 but here Holmstrom was ranked 18 in FC early fall ranking (select fall)
https://futureconsiderations.ca/top-rankings-2019/

You got a very solid player, I had him 23rd also, terrific skating ability, with hands and IQ that can match his speed. I was hoping he would fall to MTL 2nd rounder because of the injuries.