canucklehead44 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Edjsell is a 21 year old un-drafted free agent playing in Sweden's second division Allsvenskan (same league as Dahlen). 6'5, 220 lbs and dominating with 57 points in 50 games (25 goals). Plays centre & wing. He currently has the most points in Allsvenskan history for a player his age or younger. Would love to see us take a flyer on him. One year in the SHL, then try and bring him over to Utica. Potential to be another Carl Soderberg? Amateur scouting report: :His skating is clunky at times but he is not slow at all and has solid edge-work. Works hard, has a good stick defensively, is physical and can dish the puck, very nice hands and a solid wrister too.He is very good at running a PP too, for such a big guy it is weird that he plays right half boards and dishes puck from there... but he has such nice hands and passing it makes sense at that level. Higher level he probably moves net-front.Has always had talent, played for Sweden u19's, made SHL debut ~2 years ago. Flashed when I watched a few games of him at Timrå last year too.Took a weird path... may have had a shot at being drafted late if he had been in a 'normal' progression route... but instead of top tier J18 was playing 4th and 5th tier mens hockey at ages 15-17! Like, no actual decent prospects do that! Not since the 80's anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48MPHSlapShot Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 A young, big body with skill? Sign me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckylager Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Can't hurt to try him out, I guess. The part about him setting up on the half boards is concerning, kinda sounds like a Matthias or Grenier "big guy". A big ol' buttercup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantomex Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 2 minutes ago, luckylager said: Can't hurt to try him out, I guess. The part about him setting up on the half boards is concerning, kinda sounds like a Matthias or Grenier "big guy". A big ol' buttercup. Taylor Pyatt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 1 minute ago, Fantomex said: Taylor Pyatt? Wasn't Pyatt at top ten draft pick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantomex Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 1 minute ago, Alflives said: Wasn't Pyatt at top ten draft pick? 8th in the 1999 draft. AKA Sedins and the legendary Patrik Stefan draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckylager Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 4 minutes ago, Fantomex said: Taylor Pyatt? At least Pyatt was "really ridiculously good looking" and had an excuse - not wanting to jeopardize his modelling career... But yes, Pyatt too. Big ol' buttercup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Is "Edsel" really a good name? And the guy is kind of "clunky". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustABandwagoner Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 He sounds better than the over-ager we signed today. Tbh really didnt like that over-age kid signing today. I really see him nothing more than ECHL fodder. But thats me ;P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonberries Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 19 minutes ago, Alflives said: Is "Edsel" really a good name? And the guy is kind of "clunky". You read my mind Alf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptionalPants Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 7 minutes ago, DontMessMe said: He sounds better than the over-ager we signed today. Tbh really didnt like that over-age kid signing today. I really see him nothing more than ECHL fodder. But thats me ;P I agree he sounds like a much better bet than that QMJHL overager they signed. However, I definitely don't like that he still has problems with skating at 21, that's certainly running out of time to fix that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 What about Aston-Reese? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustABandwagoner Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 18 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said: What about Aston-Reese? Everyone will want this kid apparently. Good luck convincing him to come to VAN. Just watch Oilers be like, "Do you want to play with McJesus??" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 2 hours ago, DontMessMe said: Everyone will want this kid apparently. Good luck convincing him to come to VAN. Just watch Oilers be like, "Do you want to play with McJesus??" We have a team mate already signed, might make it a little easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustABandwagoner Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 6 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said: We have a team mate already signed, might make it a little easier. We'll see. Boeser couldnt convince Caguilia to sign here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Just now, DontMessMe said: We'll see. Boeser couldnt convince Caguilia to sign here. Isn't he already in Calgary for another year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustABandwagoner Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Just now, Ghostsof1915 said: Isn't he already in Calgary for another year? Drake Caggiula is in EDM lol. but he isnt doing too well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 9 hours ago, DontMessMe said: Drake Caggiula is in EDM lol. but he isnt doing too well. Sorry, I knew it was an Alberta team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 9 hours ago, Ghostsof1915 said: We have a team mate already signed, might make it a little easier. Technically he isn't signed of course, just drafted so we hold his rights. We have a shot at him if we want to go that route, but we may also have a shot at Kerfoot if he goes to free agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 You get the drift though Elvis, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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