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Why Lundell so high?

Why would BUF pass on Rossi for Perfetti.......

because he is really good.

I hope the Leafs would not pick that player where he is listed here. At the end of the first round or the 2nd would be better

Lundell over Rossi? What are you smoking?

I think Lundell could go higher than where he's pegged to go in most of these mocks. At 17, he put up 19 in 38 (.5 PPG), playing in a Finnish League against men. At 18, he amassed 28 in 44 (.64 PPG). He's also been described as a VERY responsible, two-way center.

Liiga stats

17 year olds:
Rasmus Kupari .36 PPG (Draft Year)
Sebastion Aho .42 PPG (Draft Year)
Jesperi Kotkaniemi .49 PPG (Draft Year)
Anton Lundell .50 PPG (D-1)
Jesse Puljujarvi .56 PPG (Draft Year)
Patrik Laine .72 PPG (Draft Year)

18 year olds:
Alexandrea Texier .42 PPG (D+1)
Anton Lundell .64 PPG (Draft Year)
Rasmus Kupari .77 PPG (D+1)
Sebastion Aho 1.0 PPG (D+1)


This wasn't super helpful in making my point, I guess - as Lundell has a very late birthday. But, if MTL took a chance on Kotkaniemi at #3 (who also has a late-ish birthday), I wouldn't be surprised if DET did at #4 this year.

Although, Kotkaniemi's skating and puck skills were much better than Lundell's in their respective draft years.

I get your point. I like that player a lot. Just gets it done. No flash. Reminds me of the Staal bro’s a bit. He’s got potential to be a strong 2C in the NHL. Maybe a Selke candidate.