Speculation: The Annual European League to NHL UDFA Chatter?
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Seems a little quiet this year for sure, maybe just not a 'big fish' who could jump in an NHL roster a la Kuzmenko but some guys who might get ELCs that'll start off as AHL depth which isn't too exciting.
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Just stat watching, but RD Jonathan Pudas has had some productive seasons recently in Sweden. He's 29, so he wouldn't be required to sign an ELC. Found an article from earlier this season where he had been hoping to get NHL offers after playing in the Olympics last year but nothing materialized. Article mentions that he has a connection with Columbus scout Josef Bouwmedienne through Team Sweden. He might be in that awkward spot where he wouldn't want to come over to play in the AHL but no NHL teams could guarantee him a spot.
Trying to remember who it was, but I vaguely recall Friedman namedropping a defensive minded Swedish UDFA forward last year but the guy opted to stay in Europe.
Pudas lyft till rekordnivå – NHL-drömmen lever
Skellefteå AIK-backen har inlett säsongen på rekordnivå. Allt för att ta ännu ett kliv.
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Just stat watching, but RD Jonathan Pudas has had some productive seasons recently in Sweden. He's 29, so he wouldn't be required to sign an ELC. Found an article from earlier this season where he had been hoping to get NHL offers after playing in the Olympics last year but nothing materialized. Article mentions that he has a connection with Columbus scout Josef Bouwmedienne through Team Sweden. He might be in that awkward spot where he wouldn't want to come over to play in the AHL but no NHL teams could guarantee him a spot.
Trying to remember who it was, but I vaguely recall Friedman namedropping a defensive minded Swedish UDFA forward last year but the guy opted to stay in Europe.
wingerdinger
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Love this subject. I have no links to players and nhl teams. But as a SHL-phile here's a couple players who i think should get a shot.
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Oskar Stål Lyrenäs - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Oskar Stål Lyrenäs, 1998-03-23 Umeå, SWE Sweden. Most recently in the undefined with HV71. Complete player biography and stats.
www.eliteprospects.com
Hardy Häman Aktell at eliteprospects.com
Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Hardy Häman Aktell, 1998-07-04 Kåge, SWE Sweden. Most recently in the AHL with Hershey Bears. Complete player biography and stats.
www.eliteprospects.com
Rickard Hugg at eliteprospects.com
Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Rickard Hugg, 1999-01-18 Hudiksvall, SWE Sweden. Most recently in the SHL with Skellefteå AIK. Complete player biography and stats.
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Marcus Sylvegård - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Marcus Sylvegård, 1999-05-04 Gessie, SWE Sweden. Most recently in the undefined with Växjö Lakers HC. Complete player biography and stats.
www.eliteprospects.com
Linus Öberg at eliteprospects.com
Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Linus Öberg, 2000-07-18 Vänersborg, SWE Sweden. Most recently in the SHL with Frölunda HC. Complete player biography and stats.
www.eliteprospects.com
Elias Ekström at eliteprospects.com
Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Elias Ekström, 2001-08-14 Sweden. Most recently in the SHL with Örebro HK. Complete player biography and stats.
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Seems a little quiet this year for sure, maybe just not a 'big fish' who could jump in an NHL roster a la Kuzmenko but some guys who might get ELCs that'll start off as AHL depth which isn't too exciting.
Pudas lyft till rekordnivå – NHL-drömmen lever
Skellefteå AIK-backen har inlett säsongen på rekordnivå. Allt för att ta ännu ett kliv.
Just stat watching, but RD Jonathan Pudas has had some productive seasons recently in Sweden. He's 29, so he wouldn't be required to sign an ELC. Found an article from earlier this season where he had been hoping to get NHL offers after playing in the Olympics last year but nothing materialized. Article mentions that he has a connection with Columbus scout Josef Bouwmedienne through Team Sweden. He might be in that awkward spot where he wouldn't want to come over to play in the AHL but no NHL teams could guarantee him a spot.
Trying to remember who it was, but I vaguely recall Friedman namedropping a defensive minded Swedish UDFA forward last year but the guy opted to stay in Europe.
Cool, appreciate that tidbit on Pudas.
Still another week and haven't heard much yet.
I would think Dronov would be kicking up some interest since he sorta-kinda signed with Carolina this fall but didn't make the opening roster so was given an out. He was at Arizona dev camp earlier too so maybe him with his deal with Metallurg Magnitogorsk being only for this season. Figure someone might want another Zub type find, even if he's a left shot.
I would think Dronov would be kicking up some interest since he sorta-kinda signed with Carolina this fall but didn't make the opening roster so was given an out. He was at Arizona dev camp earlier too so maybe him with his deal with Metallurg Magnitogorsk being only for this season. Figure someone might want another Zub type find, even if he's a left shot.
32 Thoughts today mentioning TPS defenseman Valtreri Pulli today with a long list of interested suitors including the Sharks, Jets and Bruins among the 6 or 7 teams mentioned.
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Edit: 51:50 of the 2/13/23 edition here -
"A number of teams have shown interest to varying degrees" - Marek
Also mentioned Vancouver, Nashville, Pittsburgh, and the Islanders (couldn't remember everyone so I just went back to listen to it again to get them all).
Valtteri Pulli at eliteprospects.com
Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Valtteri Pulli, 2001-03-13 Turku, FIN Finland. Most recently in the AHL with San Jose Barracuda. Complete player biography and stats.
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Edit: 51:50 of the 2/13/23 edition here -
"A number of teams have shown interest to varying degrees" - Marek
Also mentioned Vancouver, Nashville, Pittsburgh, and the Islanders (couldn't remember everyone so I just went back to listen to it again to get them all).
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Jeremy Roy (Nic Roy's brother) looks like he had a solid season in the KHL. With the right D market being so thin, any chance he returns to North America or he is done? 25 yrs, RD, 6'0" 194lbs, 63GP 4G 24A 28P. I know injuries were a big problem but it looks like he's put up a full season.
I see the U.S. Government is urgently calling on all American citizens to leave Russia immediately......are there any U.S. born players still playing in the KHL?
torniojaws
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13 Americans and 50 (!) Canadians, according to Players : Kontinental Hockey League (KHL)
No one really famous though. The "biggest" names are Joe Morrow and Josh Ho-Sang.
Taylor Beck (CAN) is 3rd in points in the league with 53 points in 62 games. I think that translates to about 25-30 points in NHL.
Beck Taylor:Kontinental Hockey League (KHL)
Sibir (Novosibirsk Region), forward, Height: 186, Weight: 98, Age: 32
Trevor Murphy (CAN) is 2nd in D-men points with 9 goals and 34 assists in 56 games. I think he's probably the closest to an "okay" addition to an NHL team you can get from the league.
Murphy Trevor:Kontinental Hockey League (KHL)
Sibir (Novosibirsk Region), defense, Height: 180, Weight: 86, Age: 28
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Love this subject. I have no links to players and nhl teams. But as a SHL-phile here's a couple players who i think should get a shot.
Oskar Stål Lyrenäs - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Oskar Stål Lyrenäs, 1998-03-23 Umeå, SWE Sweden. Most recently in the undefined with HV71. Complete player biography and stats.
Hardy Häman Aktell at eliteprospects.com
Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Hardy Häman Aktell, 1998-07-04 Kåge, SWE Sweden. Most recently in the AHL with Hershey Bears. Complete player biography and stats.
Rickard Hugg at eliteprospects.com
Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Rickard Hugg, 1999-01-18 Hudiksvall, SWE Sweden. Most recently in the SHL with Skellefteå AIK. Complete player biography and stats.
Marcus Sylvegård - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Marcus Sylvegård, 1999-05-04 Gessie, SWE Sweden. Most recently in the undefined with Växjö Lakers HC. Complete player biography and stats.
Linus Öberg at eliteprospects.com
Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Linus Öberg, 2000-07-18 Vänersborg, SWE Sweden. Most recently in the SHL with Frölunda HC. Complete player biography and stats.
Elias Ekström at eliteprospects.com
Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Elias Ekström, 2001-08-14 Sweden. Most recently in the SHL with Örebro HK. Complete player biography and stats.
What's your opinion on Lennström and Smejkal? Because I think those would have higher impact in the NHL than any on your list.
I could see someone looking at his full season and giving him a 2-way deal for AHL service in a possible 8/9 role. It always seems like guys who toil in the AHL for a bit have a really hard time to come back even if their game has seemed to improve.
Vallterri Puli Finnish dman. 6’6 Lefty 21 years old. Jeff Marek reporting sharks bruins jets Canucks Preds islanders penguins and probably others are interested.
wingerdinger
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Lennstrom been a beast since returning from the KHL. Only reason I didnt include him was because of his age. His superb play during last years playoffs were electrifying. Surprised that he didnt get any interest off the back of it.
Smejkal big and good hands. He can grind out a bottom 6 role for Nhl team. I didnt realize he was a late 96.
I still like Oskar Stal Lyrenas the most. He's an absolute puck magnet.
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