Theo Lindstein

[Zizzle1297]

Based on what it sounds like nothing that will blow you away offensively but steady on on D.

Sounds like Tucker but less physical maybe alittle better d-wise and maybe more offensive upside.

[seattleblue]

I see him as somewhere between Gunnarsson and Brodin for offense. Or JayBo with the Blues when it came to production. Lindstein does shoot it on net more than JayBo I would say. I think he'll be reasonable offensively for what his job is in the way these other players are.

Do you think he could play nhl games this year? I think Tucker played the right side a few times with Suter last year so I’m wondering if he could knock Mailloux out of the lineup.

I'm not expecting more than a handful, to get some taste. But I think next season they would love to have Fowler-Broberg-Lindstein over there out of camp. I am expecting someone like Lou Korac who wants to be the prospect news guy to write an article on him and get some quotes from Blues management they have to be really liking what they saw in October. They have games today and tomorrow too

[Zizzle1297]

Would be great to see Mailloux fully develop

Have

Broberg/CP5
Lindstein/Mailloux
Tucker/ Jirichek

[seattleblue]

Blues fans are going to love Lukas Fischer on the left side. Broberg, Lindstein and Fischer all will be players over there. Of this lefty group, Lindstein has most versatility to play the right side I suspect.

[dtkblueshockey]

Sounds good! Hope to see him up here at some point

[STL fan in MN]

Based on what it sounds like nothing that will blow you away offensively but steady on on D.

Sounds like Tucker but less physical maybe alittle better d-wise and maybe more offensive upside.

Lindstein absolutely blows Tucker out of the water in terms of skating ability and hockey sense. Tucker is bigger, meaner and stronger. Longterm though, Lindstein should be the much better defenseman.

Agree with Seattle’s observations. Lindstein is adapting to the AHL very well. I’ve been high on him since before we even drafted him but he’s adapting to N.A. hockey even better than I thought he would. He’s legit.

I don’t see him as a PP guy in the NHL. He could do it because of his strong hockey sense but he’s more of a D first guy with very good outlets. He’ll probably be around the 4th best PP option on an NHL team most of his career. He’ll see some PP time but it won’t be his bread and butter. I expect him to be the engine of our transition game for years. It’s quiet, dirty work that isn’t flashy and is oftentimes under appreciated but it’s also essential to winning hockey. He won’t be the guy racking up a ton of goals and assists but he’ll be the guy breaking up plays, taking the puck and successfully transitioning the puck back up the ice towards the opposition’s net. I expect him to be a stalwart on the PK as well. The Brodin comp has always been the one I’ve liked most as well.

[SameOldBlues]

Blues fans are going to love Lukas Fischer on the left side. Broberg, Lindstein and Fischer all will be players over there. Of this lefty group, Lindstein has most versatility to play the right side I suspect.

I think the bolded would seriously be awesome if it were to happen down the line, especially since it’d open up a little more room for an extra youngster to get in on the D mix if alot of these Dmen hit, or at least become serviceable.

My concern tho is…Army, and now after seeing Monty’s love for Sunny and Schenn and other OverTheHilkers, him as well…are very conservative in my opinion when it comes to playing too many prospects at a time. I know Monty had Devo and Snuggsy Wuggsy on ice at the end of the game a few nights ago, which was encouraging but I think also was an aberration as far as his overall philosophy on playing vets over prospects. Anyhoo, my main concern is that coaches and management will continue to take the uber conservative approach with the youngsters and wont play or even give a taste to deserving kids if it means the vet’s ice time may suffer and prevent the team from getting to 42 W’s and 40 L’s instead of 40 W’s and 42 L’s. So alot of these Dmen hit kids on offense and defense may end up as trade fodder instead of future Blues, simply cause Im not confident room would be made for all of them, even if deserved.

[Younghopp1991]

Blues fans are going to love Lukas Fischer on the left side. Broberg, Lindstein and Fischer all will be players over there. Of this lefty group, Lindstein has most versatility to play the right side I suspect.

I think the bolded would seriously be awesome if it were to happen down the line, especially since it’d open up a little more room for an extra youngster to get in on the D mix if alot of these Dmen hit, or at least become serviceable.

My concern tho is…Army, and now after seeing Monty’s love for Sunny and Schenn and other OverTheHilkers, him as well…are very conservative in my opinion when it comes to playing too many prospects at a time. I know Monty had Devo and Snuggsy Wuggsy on ice at the end of the game a few nights ago, which was encouraging but I think also was an aberration as far as his overall philosophy on playing vets over prospects. Anyhoo, my main concern is that coaches and management will continue to take the uber conservative approach with the youngsters and wont play or even give a taste to deserving kids if it means the vet’s ice time may suffer and prevent the team from getting to 42 W’s and 40 L’s instead of 40 W’s and 42 L’s. So alot of these Dmen hit kids on offense and defense may end up as trade fodder instead of future Blues, simply cause Im not confident room would be made for all of them, even if deserved.

If we continue to lose i think you will get your wish about sunny and schenn. Its still early but there is a realistic chance sunny and schenn are gone this year as long as healthy. It is also realistic with some lengthy injury bad luck to get a top pick this year.
I dont think this team is really this bad and agree with a lot of the puck luck in talk. If we get ourselves in a deep enough hole we will definitely be asking some of the vets where they want to go.

[smilinjoefission]

For the 50th time I'll post this because it needs posting...scouts said he was NHL ready on his D when he was drafted, just needed experience. Again, out D as of now is garbage but will need to be replaced in a few seasons...we need studs and he might be one

[Frank Barone]

Based on what it sounds like nothing that will blow you away offensively but steady on on D.

Sounds like Tucker but less physical maybe alittle better d-wise and maybe more offensive upside.

Lindstein absolutely blows Tucker out of the water in terms of skating ability and hockey sense. Tucker is bigger, meaner and stronger. Longterm though, Lindstein should be the much better defenseman.

Agree with Seattle’s observations. Lindstein is adapting to the AHL very well. I’ve been high on him since before we even drafted him but he’s adapting to N.A. hockey even better than I thought he would. He’s legit.

I don’t see him as a PP guy in the NHL. He could do it because of his strong hockey sense but he’s more of a D first guy with very good outlets. He’ll probably be around the 4th best PP option on an NHL team most of his career. He’ll see some PP time but it won’t be his bread and butter. I expect him to be the engine of our transition game for years. It’s quiet, dirty work that isn’t flashy and is oftentimes under appreciated but it’s also essential to winning hockey. He won’t be the guy racking up a ton of goals and assists but he’ll be the guy breaking up plays, taking the puck and successfully transitioning the puck back up the ice towards the opposition’s net. I expect him to be a stalwart on the PK as well. The Brodin comp has always the one I’ve liked most as well.

Lindstein would be an immediate upgrade over Tucker right now, and that's something the Blues need to consider right now. Tucker played less than 10 minutes last night, which shows the Blues don't trust him in a tight game. I really don't care about Tucker being willing to get into fights. They need more than 4 defensemen playing regular minutes, and Lindstein could help with that now.

[seattleblue]

Just finished watching yesterday's Springfield game. Main four guys I'll talk about right now. Lindstein had another very strong game IMO. He is clearly an NHL caliber defenseman out there. He had multiple chances to produce points from goals or assists in this one but it didn't happen. This is going to simply be a matter of time and opportunity now. We are on the Lindstein clock IMO.

Skinner was paired with Buchinger yesterday and I am liking his assertiveness jumping up in the play which is becoming a staple of his play. He is a big body, skates well, blocks shots.

Pekarcik was very strong again. All of Lindstein Pekarcik and Stenberg drew penalties in this one. Pekarcik took a high stick to the face about 7 minutes into the third but returned. He made a couple of elite plays and he is encouraging me with his forecheck. He's involved in good ways in plays, his name gets mentioned a lot when he's out there. He is playing above expectations.

Stenberg looks decent. He just seems to be gaining experience but he looks completely comfortable at this level.

They play again in a few hours at the Bridgeport Islanders

[Bacchk29]

Should’ve been here out of camp. Don’t know what Army is waiting for.

[STL fan in MN]

Based on what it sounds like nothing that will blow you away offensively but steady on on D.

Sounds like Tucker but less physical maybe alittle better d-wise and maybe more offensive upside.

Lindstein absolutely blows Tucker out of the water in terms of skating ability and hockey sense. Tucker is bigger, meaner and stronger. Longterm though, Lindstein should be the much better defenseman.

Agree with Seattle’s observations. Lindstein is adapting to the AHL very well. I’ve been high on him since before we even drafted him but he’s adapting to N.A. hockey even better than I thought he would. He’s legit.

I don’t see him as a PP guy in the NHL. He could do it because of his strong hockey sense but he’s more of a D first guy with very good outlets. He’ll probably be around the 4th best PP option on an NHL team most of his career. He’ll see some PP time but it won’t be his bread and butter. I expect him to be the engine of our transition game for years. It’s quiet, dirty work that isn’t flashy and is oftentimes under appreciated but it’s also essential to winning hockey. He won’t be the guy racking up a ton of goals and assists but he’ll be the guy breaking up plays, taking the puck and successfully transitioning the puck back up the ice towards the opposition’s net. I expect him to be a stalwart on the PK as well. The Brodin comp has always the one I’ve liked most as well.

Lindstein would be an immediate upgrade over Tucker right now, and that's something the Blues need to consider right now. Tucker played less than 10 minutes last night, which shows the Blues don't trust him in a tight game. I really don't care about Tucker being willing to get into fights. They need more than 4 defensemen playing regular minutes, and Lindstein could help with that now.

Idk, I think I’d rather Lindstein have more than a handful of AHL games under his belt before going to the NHL but if he’s ready then he’s ready. Or at least perhaps a better option than one of Tucker, Kessel or Mailloux.

The issue though would be waivers. Tucker and Kessel would require waivers to be sent down. Mailloux is waiver exempt but I doubt they’d be in the optics of sending him down for now. Could be wrong though.

[Frank Barone]

Based on what it sounds like nothing that will blow you away offensively but steady on on D.

Sounds like Tucker but less physical maybe alittle better d-wise and maybe more offensive upside.

Lindstein absolutely blows Tucker out of the water in terms of skating ability and hockey sense. Tucker is bigger, meaner and stronger. Longterm though, Lindstein should be the much better defenseman.

Agree with Seattle’s observations. Lindstein is adapting to the AHL very well. I’ve been high on him since before we even drafted him but he’s adapting to N.A. hockey even better than I thought he would. He’s legit.

I don’t see him as a PP guy in the NHL. He could do it because of his strong hockey sense but he’s more of a D first guy with very good outlets. He’ll probably be around the 4th best PP option on an NHL team most of his career. He’ll see some PP time but it won’t be his bread and butter. I expect him to be the engine of our transition game for years. It’s quiet, dirty work that isn’t flashy and is oftentimes under appreciated but it’s also essential to winning hockey. He won’t be the guy racking up a ton of goals and assists but he’ll be the guy breaking up plays, taking the puck and successfully transitioning the puck back up the ice towards the opposition’s net. I expect him to be a stalwart on the PK as well. The Brodin comp has always the one I’ve liked most as well.

Lindstein would be an immediate upgrade over Tucker right now, and that's something the Blues need to consider right now. Tucker played less than 10 minutes last night, which shows the Blues don't trust him in a tight game. I really don't care about Tucker being willing to get into fights. They need more than 4 defensemen playing regular minutes, and Lindstein could help with that now.

Idk, I think I’d rather Lindstein have more than a handful of AHL games under his belt before going to the NHL but if he’s ready then he’s ready. Or at least perhaps a better option than one of Tucker, Kessel or Mailloux.

The issue though would be waivers. Tucker and Kessel would require waivers to be sent down. Mailloux is waiver exempt but I doubt they’d be in the optics of sending him down for now. Could be wrong though.

They could waive Texier and go with 13 forwards and 8 dmen on the roster when Thomas returns, at least temporarily. I just don't think playing 4 dmen in the mid-20s TOI is sustainable. If one of those 4 get hurt, they would be in even bigger trouble. At least Lindstein has the upside to potentially play in the top 4 if needed. None of the other LDs in Springfield has that upside. I'd rather get him here when he can break in on the bottom pair.