Confirmed with Link: Sharks sign Swedish Fredrik Handemark 1x$792.5k

[LadyStanley]

Report: San Jose Sharks Sign Fredrik Handemark - Last Word on Hockey

News released from Swedish newspapers. Nothing from Sharks yet.

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[themelkman]

From what Ive read he plays like Soderberg, big guy. Also his stats are bad because his team is awful

 

[Alaskanice]

Welcome to team teal, Fredrik!!!

 

[OrrNumber4]

From what Ive read he plays like Soderberg, big guy. Also his stats are bad because his team is awful

Are his stats bad? A guy who gets around .5-.6ppg in the SHL can generally expect about .2-.3ppg in the NHL, which is perfectly fine for a depth forward.

 

[The Ice Hockey Dude]

be interesting to see if he's NHL ready now, or ends up in the AHL. Still
looks like a pretty good depth signing for DW.

 

[Desert Eagle]

Very interesting player.
1) he is Malmo’s captain last three years;
2) the best in SHL on face-off in 2017/18 (62,8%) and in 2019/20 (61,5%);
3) league leader on PIM in 2018/19 with 91 penalty minutes.
Nice center for the 4th line.
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/27259/fredrik-handemark
His skillset looks very similar with our prospect Zach Gallant

 

[themelkman]

Are his stats bad? A guy who gets around .5-.6ppg in the SHL can generally expect about .2-.3ppg in the NHL, which is perfectly fine for a depth forward.

I think bad was the wrong word. His stats should be better. Like he was 10th highest in the league and couldve been closer to 3-4th with stronger teammates.

 

[The Ice Hockey Dude]

Very interesting player.
1) he is Malmo’s captain last three years;
2) the best in SHL on face-off in 2017/18 (62,8%) and in 2019/20 (61,5%);
3) league leader on PIM in 2018/19 with 91 penalty minutes.
Nice center for the 4th line.
Fredrik Händemark at eliteprospects.com
His skillset looks very similar with our prospect Zach Gallant

I like these attributes, we need more physical players that can play hockey
and he's a big dude!

 

[Internazionale]

I like these attributes, we need more physical players that can play hockey
and he's a big dude!

I agree. We gotta start bullying teams with our bottom 2 lines.

 

[themelkman]

I agree. We gotta start bullying teams with our bottom 2 lines.

You have to strike the balance, you need guys like Goodrow who can provide physicality without being garbo. But yeah the Sorensons and Melkers need to go

 

[Internazionale]

You have to strike the balance, you need guys like Goodrow who can provide physicality without being garbo. But yeah the Sorensons and Melkers need to go

Absolutely. Balance is key, not guys who don't contribute in both ends of the ice.

 

[LadyStanley]

Looks like it's been in the works a while

 

[Erep]

I wonder what this means for Gregor. I expected the 4th line center spot would be between him and Kellman, and they would find a way to fit Gregor into the lineup regardless.

Based on his usage at the end of the season with Kane and Couture, this makes me think that they are setting up to use Gregor and Labanc competing for the 2nd and 3rd RW spots, behind a free agent signing. I felt like Gregor played well, and had potential with that line, but he didn't produce as much as you would need a top 6 guy to. (Of course he has plenty of room to develop into it, but needs to be quick about it if this is the plan.)

That said, it may just be a case where a guy with potential was available to DW to sign, and he had an open contract so he took it, as a no risk move.

 

[themelkman]

I wonder what this means for Gregor. I expected the 4th line center spot would be between him and Kellman, and they would find a way to fit Gregor into the lineup regardless.

Based on his usage at the end of the season with Kane and Couture, this makes me think that they are setting up to use Gregor and Labanc competing for the 2nd and 3rd RW spots, behind a free agent signing. I felt like Gregor played well, and had potential with that line, but he didn't produce as much as you would need a top 6 guy to. (Of course he has plenty of room to develop into it, but needs to be quick about it if this is the plan.)

That said, it may just be a case where a guy with potential was available to DW to sign, and he had an open contract so he took it, as a no risk move.

I dont think the org plans on Gregor being a center. The 4C will probably be between True, Hande and Kellman. Whereas Gregor might get put with Jumbo

 

[Erep]

I dont think the org plans on Gregor being a center. The 4C will probably be between True, Hande and Kellman. Whereas Gregor might get put with Jumbo

I guess that makes sense, especially with the severe lack of right handed forwards, but I feel like when Gregor was at center he was more comfortable pushing the play up the ice, where his speed is the strongest part of his game.

 

[hohosaregood]

Seeing how the Grigorenko signing got vetoed by the league, this signing can't officially happen until the end of the season right?

 

[themelkman]

Seeing how the Grigorenko signing got vetoed by the league, this signing can't officially happen until the end of the season right?

No, that was because he was drafted and played in the NHL I believe. This guy being a brand new FA would have no problems signing like normal

 

[PacificOceanPotion]

Does anyone else think that we might become a magnet for Swedish FA's? I don't know, I just have this feeling that Karlsson might be a big draw for guys coming over from the SEL. It makes sense to me that players would want to play with their countryman, especially an elite guy.

 

[The Ice Hockey Dude]

Does anyone else think that we might become a magnet for Swedish FA's? I don't know, I just have this feeling that Karlsson might be a big draw for guys coming over from the SEL. It makes sense to me that players would want to play with their countryman, especially an elite guy.

I believe so. Plus, we have roster positions open for players that can come in
and make an impact.

 

[The Nemesis]

Does anyone else think that we might become a magnet for Swedish FA's? I don't know, I just have this feeling that Karlsson might be a big draw for guys coming over from the SEL. It makes sense to me that players would want to play with their countryman, especially an elite guy.

Maybe that's why they're paying Melker $2m a season: He's the FA lure.

 

[hohosaregood]

Does anyone else think that we might become a magnet for Swedish FA's? I don't know, I just have this feeling that Karlsson might be a big draw for guys coming over from the SEL. It makes sense to me that players would want to play with their countryman, especially an elite guy.

I think we have been for a while but paying attention around the league and there's been a significant uptick on euro FA signings in the last couple years. I don't think we're a stand out option.

 

[Sandisfan]

I am calling it now Could be wrong though-----> The Handyman can, I am a slave to alliteration

 

[The Nemesis]

I am calling it now Could be wrong though-----> The Handyman can, I am a slave to alliteration

That's not alliteration. It's assonance.

That said, goal song suggestion:

 

[Alwalys]

From what Ive read he plays like Soderberg, big guy. Also his stats are bad because his team is awful

big ol carl?

 

[Alwalys]

Maybe that's why they're paying Melker $2m a season: He's the FA lure.

at least he demonstrates what we ask of our undrafted euros. you must be willing to eat pucks.