Hockey Pete wrote: ↑26 Apr 2025 11:38 am
What stands out to me regarding Lindstein is his balance and leverage. Fantastic base which allows him to flow in all eight points of direction, and when you add that to his IQ it turns him into a real challenge to overcome.
Great explanation of his smooth poise. You can tell he needs to put on a little more weight like most younger players, but the natural process will turn this player into a real glue player on the backend. What do you see for him next year?
I'd like it if the Blues can get him to Springfield while one of his friends are there (Stenberg/Dvorsky). He's put some weight on (came at 194lbs for WJC) so that's a great sign, but can he get closer to 200 by next season.
If it were me, I'd do the Neighbor's thingy with him (summer in STL with the staff) to get that ball rolling (actually, I'd do that with half of their top tier prospects). IMO, things get interesting when he shows up in NA...
Hockey Pete wrote: ↑26 Apr 2025 11:38 am
What stands out to me regarding Lindstein is his balance and leverage. Fantastic base which allows him to flow in all eight points of direction, and when you add that to his IQ it turns him into a real challenge to overcome.
Great explanation of his smooth poise. You can tell he needs to put on a little more weight like most younger players, but the natural process will turn this player into a real glue player on the backend. What do you see for him next year?
I'd like it if the Blues can get him to Springfield while one of his friends are there (Stenberg/Dvorsky). He's put some weight on (came at 194lbs for WJC) so that's a great sign, but can he get closer to 200 by next season.
If it were me, I'd do the Neighbor's thingy with him (summer in STL with the staff) to get that ball rolling (actually, I'd do that with half of their top tier prospects). IMO, things get interesting when he shows up in NA...
Thanks I appreciate a lot of your insight. If you had to speculate, what are the chances he stays in Sweden next year as opposed to the plan you laid out which I hope for also? I have no reason to think you would know for sure but I bet you have thought about it!
seattleblue wrote: ↑27 Apr 2025 10:16 am
Semla, have people had that/tried to make it?
Had it at a Swedish pop up at a farmer's market. Delicious. On my list to attempt
Hockey Pete wrote: ↑26 Apr 2025 11:38 am
What stands out to me regarding Lindstein is his balance and leverage. Fantastic base which allows him to flow in all eight points of direction, and when you add that to his IQ it turns him into a real challenge to overcome.
Great explanation of his smooth poise. You can tell he needs to put on a little more weight like most younger players, but the natural process will turn this player into a real glue player on the backend. What do you see for him next year?
I'd like it if the Blues can get him to Springfield while one of his friends are there (Stenberg/Dvorsky). He's put some weight on (came at 194lbs for WJC) so that's a great sign, but can he get closer to 200 by next season.
If it were me, I'd do the Neighbor's thingy with him (summer in STL with the staff) to get that ball rolling (actually, I'd do that with half of their top tier prospects). IMO, things get interesting when he shows up in NA...
Thanks I appreciate a lot of your insight. If you had to speculate, what are the chances he stays in Sweden next year as opposed to the plan you laid out which I hope for also? I have no reason to think you would know for sure but I bet you have thought about it!
I’m not Pete but I’ll give my 2 cents. My guess is he comes over and plays for Springfield next season. Maybe even plays a few games for the Blues if he adapts to the smaller ice well and we have injury callup needs.
I recall Tim Taylor talking around the time of the world Jrs and he talked of Otto and Theo coming over “after next year” and myself and others interpreted that as likely meaning after yet another season in the SHL but now I’m not so sure. For one, I think Theo is clearly ready for the AHL. Why wait? Secondly, “after next year” is pretty vague and he could’ve meant after this current season. Additionally, even if he did mean after the 2025-26 season, plans can change…as we’ve already seen with Stenberg. So for all that, my guess is we see Lindstein in the AHL next season.
And completely agree with Pete that Theo coming over for prospects camp and just staying the summer here would be fantastic for his summer development. Not that he can’t do it with a strength and conditioning coach over in Sweden but doing it here with our staff would almost certainly give him a leg up going into next season.
seattleblue wrote: ↑26 Apr 2025 10:50 am
LOL what a Swedish meltdown by Lindstein's opponent. That was a devolvement. Lulea embitched themselves at the end of a game they had tied 3-3 in the third period on home ice. Frederick Allard disgraced himself. No wonder he is not in the NHL.
Lindstein got defensive minutes that were between 5th most and 7th most on his team, just trying to be as weird as possible saying that. Series is tied 2-2 now.
One thing I notice watching is Lindstein is often more open in the o-zone than he is utilized by his current teammates. But on a future Blues team there are passers with much better vision and ability than his Brynas teammates. There are times when the obvious play is to give it to Lindstein, not necessarily for a point shot but he has so much open ice he can distribute anywhere. In this contest, they were defending a one-goal lead for the latter half of the third period and that's where Lindstein is so poised and helpful.
What’s the difference between a meltdown and a Swedish meltdown?
I believe it involves throwing allen wrenches that aren't tall enough to reach the screws, and then accidentally kicking the bowl you were holding all the fasteners in across the room. Impressive to see happen on the ice during a game. It's usually in my living room.
Stapled to the bench in the third period, 5 min in the first, 4 min in the second, -1
I saw him actually get beat to the outside and then the forward cut back in for a prime scoring chance but the goalie saved that one.
His team now faces championship elimination on the road in Game 6 on Thursday and have to force Game 7
smilinjoefission wrote: ↑23 Apr 2025 14:14 pm
The word was his defensive game was NHL ready on draft day, just the rest of him wasn't.
It’s hard to say any 17-18 year old d-man is fully NHL ready from a defensive standpoint but I will say that going into that draft, he was by far the best from a defensive standpoint. His hockey sense, outlets, gap control…all exquisite. Above average skater too.
But yeah, he’s 6’0” and was 180ish lbs when drafted so obviously needs some more time. He’s probably closer to 190 lbs now. Hoping to see him in the AHL next season.
During the last WJC I read where his weight was in the low 190’s as he was trying to get stronger to better handle professional hockey.
Chris Thorburn will take care of this no worries lol
seattleblue wrote: ↑01 May 2025 09:25 am
Lindstein just scored in the third period of G6 ... to bring his team within 3 goals
it's 5-2 now and Lulea is about to win the championship
Yep, his season is over now. Came up just short on winning g the Championship of the SHL. Pretty cool story though. 2 years ago his team, Brynas stunk and they were relegated to the Allsvenskan. So last season they won the Allsvenskan and won promotion back up to the SHL. Added some good players over the summer. Finished 1st in the regular season but came up just short to win the Championship. Pretty much the plot of Ted Lasso but in real life.
Anyway, hopefully Lindstein is over here in N.A. next season.
The article is about Brynas’ plans for the offseason and it says:
Jakob Silfverberg and captain Johan Larsson will remain while young talent Theo Lindstein is leaving for the NHL.
So there you have it. He’ll almost certainly be in the AHL, not NHL, but that’s pretty definitive to me. And it’s great news too. Will be good to have him start his N.A. career next season.
The article is about Brynas’ plans for the offseason and it says:
Jakob Silfverberg and captain Johan Larsson will remain while young talent Theo Lindstein is leaving for the NHL.
So there you have it. He’ll almost certainly be in the AHL, not NHL, but that’s pretty definitive to me. And it’s great news too. Will be good to have him start his N.A. career next season.
Excellent news. They will be heading into camp with: Dvorsky, Lindstein, Stenberg, Stancl, Pekarcik, Dean, Kaskimaki and Burns. Ellis right there. With not much NHL room for that right away too. Can't wait to see Lindstein over in NA
The article is about Brynas’ plans for the offseason and it says:
Jakob Silfverberg and captain Johan Larsson will remain while young talent Theo Lindstein is leaving for the NHL.
So there you have it. He’ll almost certainly be in the AHL, not NHL, but that’s pretty definitive to me. And it’s great news too. Will be good to have him start his N.A. career next season.
Excellent news. They will be heading into camp with: Dvorsky, Lindstein, Stenberg, Stancl, Pekarcik, Dean, Kaskimaki and Burns. Ellis right there. With not much NHL room for that right away too. Can't wait to see Lindstein over in NA
Same. Just need to add some decent AHL vet depth and Springfield should be pretty good. Hoping to see a lot of them take big steps next season.
Fowler has been so good that we can project a transition from Fowler-Broberg to Lindstein-Broberg or vice versa.
Need a long term replacement for Faulk on the right side with Parayko and then you have a playoff quality top 4. (I am holding Jiricek mentally at arm's length)
Armstrong turned Tarasenko, Mikkola (two expiring UFAs) and two 2d rounders and a 3d rounder into Fowler, Broberg, Lindstein (and Jecho, Skinner)
(Is my memory accurate? correct me if not). And you draft Fischer, Burns and Ralph over there too? That is quite an LHD rebuild. 9 months ago they only had Lindstein and the prospects over there).
