He's a complete and total defensive liability though. He's as likely to contribute to a goal-against as he is to his team scoring one.
- eichiefs9

Even for him, to me, that’s always an aspect of a players game that can be worked on. I think everything else he brings to the table makes it worth the risk.

He also wasn’t “free” as I previously stated
- Cptmjl

I wasn't going to correct you

James Nichols
@JamesNicholsNYI
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1h
One of my takeaways from night one of the draft regarding Anthony Beauvillier:

The gesture to bring one of your players to meet draftees as a welcoming committee hardly screams "we're trading this player." I guess we’ll see. #isles


- niteislander

I wasn't going to correct you
- eichiefs9

I’m glad you learned your lesson the last time that happened.

I’m glad you learned your lesson the last time that happened.
- Cptmjl

Not one of you cares, but if Calle Odelius falls to us that would be a great steal

https://www.eliteprospect...ayer/607525/calle-odelius

Not one of you cares, but if Calle Odelius falls to us that would be a great steal

https://www.eliteprospect...ayer/607525/calle-odelius
- eichiefs9

First part of this post is spot on

James Nichols @JamesNicholsNYI
now
#isles select D Calle Odelius at No. 65

First part of this post is spot on
- Cptmjl

James Nichols @JamesNicholsNYI
now
#isles select D Calle Odelius at No. 65


- eichiefs9

Phew thank god.

Calle Odelius — LHD, Djurgårdens IF, 5-foot-11
Odelius is a steadying, calculating two-way defenceman who plays a head-on-a-swivel game built upon snuffing plays out defensively and advancing play back the other direction. He’s not a dynamic on-puck carrier or creator in the offensive zone, but he’s prolific at moving the puck from A to B either with precision first passes or comfortable north-south carrying. He’s also got a strong, strong athletic foundation and a balanced skating posture (he’s one of the better backwards skaters in the draft for me) that allows him to manage the rush, quickly move from accepting a pass into sending one while on the heels of his skates, and leverage his strong frame to its fullest in engagements. He doesn’t project as a top-end player but his game’s impressive control and efficiency could well make him an everyday NHL defenceman.

- Scott Wheeler

Calle Odelius, D, Djurgarden Jr. (SWEDEN-JR.)

May. 30, 2004 | 5′ 11.25″ | 185 pounds | Shoots left

Tier: Projected has a chance to play games

Skating: Above NHL average
Puck skills: Below NHL average
Hockey sense: Above NHL average
Compete: NHL average

Background: Odelius was the top defenseman for a good Swedish junior team and was an important part of Sweden’s U18 team. He also got some SHL games with Djurgarden.

Analysis: Odelius’ skating pops out to you when you watch him. He has a powerful, fluid stride that can explode up the ice and the strong edge work to escape pressure. I wouldn’t call his puck play as exceptional as his feet, but he shows good instances of puck skill and can make plays in the O-zone to create chances. He’s talented, and the skating excites scouts, but as a 5-foot-11 defenseman who is average defensively and isn’t dynamic offensively, I’m not sure where he fits on an NHL team.

- Corey Pronman



Ryan Kennedy
@THNRyanKennedy
New York Islanders get defenseman Calle Odelius with the final pick of the second round. I'm surprised he was still on the board because some teams really liked him. Needs to round out his game, but he's one of the best skaters in the draft



His skating skills stand out. Very all-round and a two-way defenseman with offensive edge. , Michael Holmqvist (HC) 2022


He is constantly improving and has the endurance to log a lot of ice time. Moves his feet well and plays well around the net. , Magnus Hävelid (HC) 2022

Calle Odelius — LHD, Djurgårdens IF, 5-foot-11
Odelius is a steadying, calculating two-way defenceman who plays a head-on-a-swivel game built upon snuffing plays out defensively and advancing play back the other direction. He’s not a dynamic on-puck carrier or creator in the offensive zone, but he’s prolific at moving the puck from A to B either with precision first passes or comfortable north-south carrying. He’s also got a strong, strong athletic foundation and a balanced skating posture (he’s one of the better backwards skaters in the draft for me) that allows him to manage the rush, quickly move from accepting a pass into sending one while on the heels of his skates, and leverage his strong frame to its fullest in engagements. He doesn’t project as a top-end player but his game’s impressive control and efficiency could well make him an everyday NHL defenceman.

- Scott Wheeler

Calle Odelius, D, Djurgarden Jr. (SWEDEN-JR.)

May. 30, 2004 | 5′ 11.25″ | 185 pounds | Shoots left

Tier: Projected has a chance to play games

Skating: Above NHL average
Puck skills: Below NHL average
Hockey sense: Above NHL average
Compete: NHL average

Background: Odelius was the top defenseman for a good Swedish junior team and was an important part of Sweden’s U18 team. He also got some SHL games with Djurgarden.

Analysis: Odelius’ skating pops out to you when you watch him. He has a powerful, fluid stride that can explode up the ice and the strong edge work to escape pressure. I wouldn’t call his puck play as exceptional as his feet, but he shows good instances of puck skill and can make plays in the O-zone to create chances. He’s talented, and the skating excites scouts, but as a 5-foot-11 defenseman who is average defensively and isn’t dynamic offensively, I’m not sure where he fits on an NHL team.

- Corey Pronman



Ryan Kennedy
@THNRyanKennedy
New York Islanders get defenseman Calle Odelius with the final pick of the second round. I'm surprised he was still on the board because some teams really liked him. Needs to round out his game, but he's one of the best skaters in the draft



His skating skills stand out. Very all-round and a two-way defenseman with offensive edge. , Michael Holmqvist (HC) 2022


He is constantly improving and has the endurance to log a lot of ice time. Moves his feet well and plays well around the net. , Magnus Hävelid (HC) 2022
- eichiefs9

Tier: Projected has a chance to play games

This makes me feel better about the pick.

Phew thank god.
- Cptmjl

Chris Peters @chrismpeters
11s
Islanders take Quinn Finley at 78th overall. He's got some really slick hands and can make plays. Needs to tack on a lot more muscle, as so many of these guys do, to track as a pro. I had him ranked 72nd. Wisconsin commit.

Chris Botta @ChrisBottaNHL
2h
While I’m not a reporter, I can share that after hearing enough specifics from multiple sources who reached out (and I trust), the Islanders and Van were close on a JT Miller deal. It blew up late. Canucks deny, and I understand why they need to deny, but it happened.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Chris Botta @ChrisBottaNHL
2h
While I’m not a reporter, I can share that after hearing enough specifics from multiple sources who reached out (and I trust), the Islanders and Van were close on a JT Miller deal. It blew up late. Canucks deny, and I understand why they need to deny, but it happened.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯
- eichiefs9

Well that stings. Stings bad.

Chris Botta @ChrisBottaNHL
2h
While I’m not a reporter, I can share that after hearing enough specifics from multiple sources who reached out (and I trust), the Islanders and Van were close on a JT Miller deal. It blew up late. Canucks deny, and I understand why they need to deny, but it happened.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯
- eichiefs9

Read that from a couple of places also. Lameriello’s comment of “ask Vancouver” when he was asked if it happened pretty much legitimizes it. Great that he’s being active trying to address the top 6 but this season can’t be another we just missed out on said player kind of season.

Read that from a couple of places also. Lameriello’s comment of “ask Vancouver” when he was asked if it happened pretty much legitimizes it. Great that he’s being active trying to address the top 6 but this season can’t be another we just missed out on said player kind of season.
- Cptmjl

Nice to see Lou trying to be aggressive. Is JT Miller a Center? I'm thinking we need wings?

Nice to see Lou trying to be aggressive. Is JT Miller a Center? I'm thinking we need wings?
- ses111

He can and does play both.

Read that from a couple of places also. Lameriello’s comment of “ask Vancouver” when he was asked if it happened pretty much legitimizes it. Great that he’s being active trying to address the top 6 but this season can’t be another we just missed out on said player kind of season.
- Cptmjl

I thought I read somewhere that Miller wouldn't sign an extension and that may have been what torpedoed it. Not sure about that or not, but it'd make sense

I thought I read somewhere that Miller wouldn't sign an extension and that may have been what torpedoed it. Not sure about that or not, but it'd make sense
- eichiefs9

The guy, like most that live(d) here, probably hates NY

Nice to see Lou trying to be aggressive. Is JT Miller a Center? I'm thinking we need wings?
- ses111

Move him or another player to wing. Always good to have your wings capable of taking draws and if we lost a center to injury he could always jump in. Depth is what wins cups EVERY season.

Isaiah George is the latest pick. D man from the London Knights. According the one report, he’s a pretty slick skater, stick handler and has good gap control in the D zone.

Isaiah George is the latest pick. D man from the London Knights. According the one report, he’s a pretty slick skater, stick handler and has good gap control in the D zone.
- Isleshockeyman

Brock Otten @BrockOtten
58s
Isaiah George is one of the best skating defenders in the OHL. effortless mover. Strong upside at both ends. Incredible athlete. How does the decision making continue to improve? #NHLDraft

Steve Kournianos @TheDraftAnalyst
5m
Isles take London LHD Isaiah George at 98. Excellent skater and ate minutes for younger team. Had an up-and-down season but I think he can be the Knights' No. 1 next season or the season after. High upside.

Chris Peters @chrismpeters
6m
Isaiah George goes 98th to the Islanders. He was one of my best players available for me, No. 75 on my list. So much potential there. As he matures and gets more ice time, could be a real value add here. Just going to need patience.

Brock Otten @BrockOtten
58s
Isaiah George is one of the best skating defenders in the OHL. effortless mover. Strong upside at both ends. Incredible athlete. How does the decision making continue to improve? #NHLDraft

Steve Kournianos @TheDraftAnalyst
5m
Isles take London LHD Isaiah George at 98. Excellent skater and ate minutes for younger team. Had an up-and-down season but I think he can be the Knights' No. 1 next season or the season after. High upside.

Chris Peters @chrismpeters
6m
Isaiah George goes 98th to the Islanders. He was one of my best players available for me, No. 75 on my list. So much potential there. As he matures and gets more ice time, could be a real value add here. Just going to need patience.
- eichiefs9

It seems like Lou has picked a few guys that fell further than they expected. Could be some real value in the coming years off some of them work out.