Eiks se ongelma just ollu siinä että ei sitä nähty? Lundell oli aluksi loukkaantuneena ja koronan takia kausi jäi sitten torsoksi. Nyt kun tossa kattelee tota draftia, niin kyllä nyt ainakin Buffalossa, Minnesotassa ja Winnipegissä voidaan jossitella. Tosin ehkä Lundell nyt oli onnekas että ei Buffaloon tai Winnipegiin sitten päätynyt.
Juu, ei nähty kun pelasi niin hyvin Liigassa. Tässä oli Pronmannin rankkaus draftin ajalta:
Lundell was very impressive at the pro level the past two seasons, putting up significant numbers in Liiga as a 17 and 18-year-old. I watched Lundell a ton the past three years, with at least 15 live views and many others on video, and I still struggle with what to make of him. I see a player who has played up versus men at a young age so effectively, who has played years ahead of his age group, sometimes in significant roles such as when he logged nearly 20 minutes in the gold medal game at the world juniors in 2019. When you watch him, though, his game can look bland. His speed is average, and while I see flashes of great creativity from him as a handler and passer, I wouldn’t say that’s consistent. I respect that he competes well, he’s strong on pucks and is responsible defensively with the ability to play on both special teams. I also understand that he plays at the Liiga level so his skill won’t pop as easily as someone who plays in the CHL.
NHL scout on Lundell: “He’s a competitor. He’s not a driver of offense, but he’s got sneaky skill and will be able to make plays in the NHL.”
Tuona aikoina tuli jo ihmeteltyä, että miten sen voi kääntään prospektia vastaan, että pärjää jo hyvin miehiä vastaan Liigassa, kun taas sitten junnusarjoissa pelaajien offensiivista upsidea ylistetään, vaikka pelaajat itsessään voivat olla aika raakileita. Jos Lundelli olisi pelannut jossain junnusarjassa ja mättänyt isot tehot, niin varmasti olisi nostanut hänen osakkeitaan. Muistan kun itsekin alkoi tuohon uskoa, kun tuli aika paljon juuri Lundellista luettua arviota, mutta nyt näyttää kyllä siltä, että siirtänyt sen pelinsä ihan suoraan NHL:ään.
Vielä kauden alussakin Pronmann (käytän esimerkkinä, kun samanlaista arviota sai muualtakin lukea ja hänen juttunsa helposti saatavilla itselle) rankkasi Lundellin U-23 pelaajista sijalle 37. ja edelle menivät mm. Kent Johnson, Josh Norris, William Eklund ja vaikka Joel Farabee. Nyt sitten muutaman pelin jälkeen hänkin nosti Lundellin redraft arvioissaan sijalle 7. Toki tuosta korkeammalle on omassa draftissa aika iso matka, kun kuitenkin aika pirun potentiaalisia pelimiehiä tuossa on varattu häntä ennen.
E: Tässä vielä Finnprospectsin arviot, jotka omasta mielestäni poikkesivat linjasta:
“Lundell plays a very smart and structured system-based game. He reads plays extremely well and always seems to be in the right position. He has enough offensive skill to become a top-six center but his biggest strength is obviously his strong two-way play. Skating is not great but his playing style doesn’t require him to be a great skater.”
– Jokke Nevalainen
“Lundell is an intelligent and mobile centerman who shines through his strong defensive abilities. He is reliable and thinks the game at high level. With that, Lundell is able to produce very solid offensive numbers and gain advantage against his opponents. Lundell’s transition game and shooting are also above average.”
– Markus Suhonen
“The premier two-way center in this draft class. Boasts an elite brain and uses it to drive play in all three zones. Not the most agile skater but compensates for it well with his smarts.”
– Lassi Alanen
“Lundell is a rarity. In the average draft year, there are no two-way centermen of his caliber. While it’s probable Lundell will never hit the PPG mark, every team in the NHL would want a player like him in their roster.” –
Miika Arponen
Where we think he should be picked: picks 5-10
