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Esa Lindell Scouting Report

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Created: Nov. 28, 2023
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 29
Projection: Second Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Birthday: May 23, 1994
Height: 6' 3 | 191 cm
Weight: 216 lbs | 98 kg
Drafted: 74 overall, 2012 round 3 (Logo of the Dallas Stars DAL)
Contract: $34,800,000 over 6 years (Cap hit: $5,800,000)
Plays a significant role for the Dallas Stars.
Match-up 'D'. Averages over 19:00 TOI at ES and PK #1
Kills penalties at 5vs4 and 5vs3
Big. Strong. Long reach. Bumps up against opponents. Blocks shots. Competes to win battles defensively.
A 2F/3F combination. Ice time will range some nights due to special teams role.
Another one of the reliable / trustworthy defenceman on the Stars roster
Stats Powered by Elite Prospects
SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2022-23Dallas StarsNHL82816242910
2021-22Finland (all)International6011-12
2021-22FinlandWC6011-12
2021-22Dallas StarsNHL7642125412
  • Compete/Consistency: 92
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 92
  • Hockey IQ: 89
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 62
  • Penalty Kill: 95
  • Power Play: 0
  • Physicality: 82
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 70
  • Shot: 75
  • Skating: 80
Weighting
  • 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
  • 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
  • 8%: Shot
  • 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality