DobberProspects’ Tomas Zahorak highlights the exploits of three Red Wings prospects playing in the SHL this morning:
Moritz Seider, RHD, Rögle BK (Detroit Red Wings): A human wrecking ball. There is no better way of describing Seider’s recent performance. He has been throwing around his opponents like he was playing with kids. Even though he is only 19 and plays against much older competition, his physicality is just on another level. However, he has been dominant in almost every other possible way, not just wrestling with other players.
His defense is stunning. He plays with great poise, reads the game well, and just as much contributes offensively, which is an underrated part of his excellent overall game. He has recorded two goals and 12 points in 17 outings with roughly over 20 minutes of ice time per game. He has been so much fun to watch lately.
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Joe Veleno, C/RW, Malmö Redhawks (Detroit Red Wings): Veleno has found a new place on the roster. Coaches have put him on the right wing next to Fredrik Händemark (SJS) on the first line. This role suits him well, as he is on a three-game point streak as we speak. The 20-year-old forward has put up six goals and 11 points in 21 games so far. He has been very dangerous offensively, creating a lot of high-quality scoring chances around the net.
Veleno has been a threat on the power play too, where he moves all-around the offensive zone, uses his quick hands, agile and dynamic skating, and good one-timer to make a lot of noise. He seems to be getting more and more comfortable as the season progresses.
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Jonatan Berggren, LW, Skellefteå AIK (Detroit Red Wings): Berggren is having a lot of fun this season. He still has the most assists (19) and points (24) on his team and is second in assists and fourth in points overall. Despite being penalized for three games in late November for a crosscheck to the head, he got back on track in December. Although he has not been as dominant as he was at the beginning of the season, he has collected four points (all assists) in five outings after the suspension. He is still driving plays, creating tons of chances, and being an exceptional player at this level.
First off , George, have a great festive season!!
I must admit, the glowing descriptions sure started my day off with a good feeling!
Seider is quite the pick for StevieY. Has everything a DMan would want on his resume! I think he is going keep refing his already impressive attributes. He certainly is playing at the right level for this Very Young RHD DMan.
Joe Veleno has always been a favorite for me. One weakness has always been his skating but seems to have improved skating. Good for him!! 1st Line, PP he will improve more as his teams season progresses.
Berggren seems to have the offensive skills. I don’t know much about him but as I read more articles, I see a possible Red Wing in his future. A 3 game suspension slowing him down as he returned. I think he will get his head back on where it was. He maybe a sensitive person but I think all will work out.
A pretty good (actually exciting for me) read, on some of the Wings Future.