Player Discussion The Legend of John Klingberg

[Frozen Failure]

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[Dr Pepper]

Sweet.

So what's the next step for him?

Woywitka's replacement?

EDIT: Nvm, in the thread on the Trade board, it's mentioned that he's playing for Jokerit next year.

 

[piqued]

Jokerit for a year. The contract will slide.

 

[txomisc]

Klingberg strikes me as a guy who is similar to Larsen but is much more likely to fill out than Larsen is.

 

[Jussi]

Jokerit for a year. The contract will slide.

I believe it only applies to 18 year olds, Klingberg's 19.

 

[piqued]

I believe it only applies to 18 year olds, Klingberg's 19.

No he isn't, and no it doesn't.

 

[Jussi]

No he isn't, and no it doesn't.

Yes, he is 18 still, (will turn 19 in August) but I remember reading that the player would have to sign their ELC as an 18 year old for a contract year to slide?

 

[Systemfel]

Yes, he is 18 still, (will turn 19 in August) but I remember reading that the player would have to sign their ELC as an 18 year old for a contract year to slide?

No, the player just needs junior eligiblity for that to happen.

 

[piqued]

In the event that an 18 year old or 19 year old Player signs an SPC with a Club but does not play at least ten (10) NHL Games in the first season under that SPC, the term of his SPC and his number of years in the Entry Level System shall be extended for a period of one (1) year, except that this automatic extension will not apply to a Player who is 19 according to Section 9.2 by virtue of turning 20 between September 16 and December 31 in the year in which he first signs an SPC.

The same is true for the ELC Nemeth signed as a 19 year old. He won't turn 20 until February of next year. Klingberg won't turn 20 until August of next year. They'll both slide.

 

[DallasStarsfan06]

John Klingberg

Hey guys I was wondering what kind of potential this kid has and what player can he be compared to? Will he be a First/Second pairing offensive/defensive player?

 

[Brand New Stars]

Sounds like a Marc Andre Bergeron style defenseman but theres always hope he can develop more of a two way game. Still quite young.

 

[Jussi]

See Prospect Info thread.

 

[romelson]

John Klingberg was just traded to Skelleftea AIK, so he will be playing in the Swedish Elite League from now. Skelleftea produced some good d-men prospects lately, such as Adam Larsson, Tim Erixon & David Rundblad, Petter Granberg. I think Klingberg has found a good environment.

 

[Jere26]

Wow. Good for him I guess. But it was kinda foreseeable.
Jokerit GM Kekäläinen said Klingberg did not live up to his expectations in Finland. But they wanted to keep him one more year after this season. It was Klingberg's wish to move back to Sweden.

 

[Systemfel]

Klingberg recently had hip surgery. Out for 4-6 months.

 

[BigG44]

The Euro scouts just said how important it would be for him to spend time with Dallas at training camp to learn how to be a pro. Since he's going to miss the start of the SEL season, I wonder if they'll just bring him over to hang around the team and complete the last part of his rehab.

 

[Dr Pepper]

How often does a teenager need hip surgery?

Can't be a great sign....

 

[Chaos]

How often does a teenager need hip surgery?

Can't be a great sign....

Im guessing its the result of some kind of injury.

 

[LT]

How often does a teenager need hip surgery?

Can't be a great sign....

I don't need surgery, but I've been having hip problems recently and I'm only 16.

He needs to let it recover, though. Can't rush back into it at all.

And I think it would be smart for him and the team if he just came over to Dallas/Austin to finish rehab. Depends on what he wants, though.

 

[aloonda*]

can we turn this into the player discussion thread for our young swede ?

 

[Stars99Lobo37]

Here.....

We.....

Go.....

 

[Verbal Kint]

Give him all the minutes he can take and lots of PP time. Let's see what he can do.

 

[42]

Give him all the minutes he can take and lots of PP time. Let's see what he can do.

Who does he replace on the PP? I can't see him replacing Daley on the top PP. So 2nd PP unit then?

 

[Klockis]

Who does he replace on the PP? I can't see him replacing Daley on the top PP. So 2nd PP unit then?

I would take him on the top one and see what he can do.

 

[Dr Pepper]

Throw him out there instead of Jordie or KConn. Can't hurt.