In Liiga, Lundell only played on the powerplay. Don’t look for Anton to challenge for that number one overall spot at the draft. Prospect Deep Dive: Anton Lundell Anton Lundell is one of the top players available for the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, and definitely the best out of Finland. The TL:DR of that profile (and most other scouting reports) is that Lundell is a two-way centerman who is strong on the puck, elite defensively and has terrific hockey sense. eval(ez_write_tag([[250,250],'overtimeheroics_net-medrectangle-3','ezslot_7',156,'0','0']));eval(ez_write_tag([[250,250],'overtimeheroics_net-medrectangle-3','ezslot_8',156,'0','1'])); Right away, I noticed Lundell’s skating. Not afraid to take the puck to the net and use his lethal shot. https://twitter.com/pereira_report/status/1163811274930573313?s=19. His abilities on the forecheck is a result of his vision and anticipation being top-tier. He is not afraid to go to the dirty areas for a scoring chance. Blog, Prospect Scouting Reports On one play, he charged a defenseman, picked his pocket with a perfectly timed poke-check, and then walked in and sniped the puck past the Assat netminder to make it a 4-1 lead. Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Anton Lundell, 2001-10-03 Espoo, FIN Finland.

He’s also a good net-front presence, though he doesn’t always plop himself in front too often. By Eric D @OnTheFutureOTF Feb 28, 2020, 10:00am EST
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Anton has a long reach and has the ability to steal pucks if you are not paying attention. You have to play at both ends and I want to show my example as a leader. Anton Lundell is poised to go number 4 overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.

All Rights Reserved. Born in Espoo, Finland, the 6’1, 183-pound centerman managed to snag a roster spot in the top Finnish league, Liiga. But is he truly good enough to be ranked top 5 in a very talented draft class? He’s also very good at containing the cycle and holding the opponents in the corners. He is relied upon by coaches when ahead in the game to protect the lead and or behind in the game late. He’s not the most flashy on the ice, however. "You have to earn the ice time and be able to play a good two-way game," he said. Anton Lundell was born on October 3rd, 2001, making him one of the older prospects in this draft. Anton Lundell Prospect Scouting Report. Thinks the game very well and like most hockey players with a high hockey intelligence thinks the game like chess, always a couple moves ahead. It all comes down to his improvement from last year into this year, along with what team drafts him come next June. As for entering the offensive zone, Lundell poses even worse for wear.

He doesn’t have great acceleration because of it. He pairs his vision with great offensive zone positioning and high-end anticipation.

Despite his young age, he has already impressed at the professional level in Finland as well as internationally, having … Anton isn’t flashy or as Pat Quinn once said about flashy players, he isn’t a fancy Dan. He is really calm under pressure and rarely makes a mistake with the puck on his stick. Lundell has already started playing exhibition games with the Finnish club as they ramp up for the start of the 2020-21 season. He played 38 games for HIFK, posting 9 goals and 10 assists. 1. His ability to find open spaces in the offensive zone is a testament to his excellent vision, however. by He looked good at that spot, and it could be translated into an NHL game. Complete player biography and stats. Final Rank: 3; Age: 18 (10/3/01) Height: 6-1; Weight: 185 He may not be the number one pick but he will be a huge asset to any team. Anton is a cool and calm individual with extremely high hockey intelligence. Outside of that, however, he’s a pretty complete player. Born in Espoo, Finland, the 6’1, 183-pound centerman managed to snag a roster spot in the top Finnish league, Liiga. "Lundell is an intelligent playmaker and an outstanding passer with excellent vision and understanding of the game," Stubb told NHL.com's Mike Morreale. Could play with more intensity but that is the least of his worries. / EdmontonOilers.com, Official Oilers Online Store - nhlshop.ca. He doesn’t need too much room to get his shot off due to his hand positioning on the stick, that allows him to shoot in traffic. He has a very powerful and accurate shot, with a dangerously smooth and quick release. The 18-year-old centreman already has two full seasons in Finland's Liiga under his belt, as he scored 10 goals and 18 assists while averaging 15:49 TOI in 44 games with Helsinki's HIFK during the 2019-20 campaign. He has excellent off the puck movement and a great motor. Despite being a 16/17-year-old playing against men, Lundell stuck it to them and competed during his whole tenure.

Scouting Report A 200-foot center with a deadly wrist shot who held his own in Finland’s elite SM-Liiga, Lundell is the top Finnish prospect for the 2020 draft. Breaks up plays in the defensive zone with regularity. Anton has the ability to draw defenders to him, protects the puck very well with his body and then make a perfect pass to a teammate. Reliable, solid team player who is trusted by coaches. And while the Oilers superstar is from Germany, Lundell hails from Finland, ranked third among International skaters by NHL Central Scouting heading into the 2020 Draft, which will be conducted virtually in early October. "You can't just survive out there. I want to play a good two-way game, and at the same time produce offensively.". He tends to get knocked off the puck and off his feet a little too easy at times. He also struggles with balance. Anton is an excellent passer and playmaker.

He uses his speedy skating to catch up to the opposing puck carrier and uses an active stick to disrupt his lane to the offensive zone. He does tend to force passes that aren’t open, trying to extend a lost play, but that’s an easy fix for a coach.

As a rookie in 2018-19, the 6-foot-1, 185-pound Espoo native scored nine goals and 10 assists in 38 games with HIFK. 2020 NHL Entry Draft Profile: Anton Lundell Lundell is the next top-ten product to come out of Finland. Anton Lundell is poised to go number 4 overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.

All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. He’s constantly moving and getting to open spaces. Just how important is James van Riemsdyk? He doesn’t get too creative with stickhandling, often trying to just make the simple reads and moving on to the next play. While that also could be a matter of bulking up, he still needs to be much stronger on his skates. In addition to his impressive play with HIFK, Lundell has earned two gold medals with the Finnish national team that won the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship and 2018 IIHF World Under-18 Championship.

See what DraftSite and fans have to say about Lundell. Submit your own scouting profile & videos. 2018-19 Team: HIFK – Liga (#15) Date of Birth: October 3, 2001 Place of Birth: Espoo, Finland Ht: 6’1”/185cm Wt:183/83 lbs/kg Position: C/LW Projected Draft Position #10. harrison That may not hinder his ability in Finland, but on a smaller ice surface against tougher competition in the NHL, that is a somewhat big problem. He has to shoot much more and if he does, I feel he could work his way into top 3 consideration. Needs to still develop a more powerful quicker first step and with his improvement last season I see no reason why he can’t do exactly that.

Lundell, who models his game after fellow Finn Aleksander Barkov, told Morreale he believes he has a good idea as to what it takes to become an NHL centre in today's game. An asset to his team with leadership qualities. Holds his hands high on the stick and has excellent wrist movement, his shot is underrated and he likes to use it. Well liked in the dressing room by teammates. The Florida Panthers select centerman/forward Anton Lundell with the 12th pick in the 2020 NHL draft.

As for his potential, his lack of involvement in the transition lowers his floor a bit, to me, but he is still a safe pick. Lundell doesn’t exactly stand out on the transition, though I’ve only tracked one of his games from last season. While I’ve only tracked one game, you can compare him to Noel Gunler and Dylan Holloway, who are both ranked below him by Overtime Heroics, and he had less involvement and success when exiting the defensive zone. At worst, he looks to be a future middle-six center/winger with a ceiling to hit elite level status. Check that play out here: https://twitter.com/pereira_report/status/1163811274930573313?s=19 As for his backchecking, he gets the job done. Kiviranta: The Unlikely Hero Of Game Seven, Calgary Flames vs Winnipeg Jets: 2020 NHL RTP Play-In Series. He seemed to be the quarterback on the powerplay as well, as the puck was constantly moved back to him and he acted as a facilitator. Protects the puck extremely well and outstanding at finding a teammate in traffic. Just might be the smartest player in the draft on the ice. The fact that Lundell managed to get into Liiga, a Finnish men’s league, at the age of 17, it’s no question he could make an NHL roster out of the draft. Not only that, Lundell appears to struggle to make tight turns and to stop on a dime. He needs to put on more muscle mass but he wins board battles already. Most recently in the Liiga with HIFK. As shown above, I have gathered his exit metrics. Anton Lundell, prospect scouting report, 2018-19 Team: HIFK – Liga (#15)Date of Birth: October 3, 2001Place of Birth: Espoo, FinlandHt: 6’1”/185cm Wt:183/83 lbs/kgPosition: C/LWProjected Draft Position #10. Copyright © 1999-2020 Edmonton Oilers, LLC and the National Hockey League. Anton Lundell was born on October 3rd, 2001, making him one of the older prospects in this draft. I would like to see him play a more physical game and that may come in time.


Edmonton Oilers is a trademark of Edmonton Oilers Hockey Corp. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. Works hard at both ends of the rink but needs to find more consistency in his game. I really enjoy watching this kid play hockey. He is fast, but he has an awkward-looking stride. However, here’s why he fills the playmaker role more than a sniper role.

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