Andreas Thuresson

Andreas Thuresson

Hometown:

Kristianstad Sweden

Currently Playing In:

Pro

Birthday:

1987-11-18
Position:

RW
Eligible for draft:

2007
Shoots:

Right
Drafted:

2007
Height:

6-1
Acquired:

5th round (144th overall), 2007
Weight:

212 lbs.
Prospect Talent Score
6.0

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Probability of Success
  • C

History

Andreas Thuresson was overlooked in the first year he was eligible for the draft.  Scored impressive 10 goals and 5 assists as a SEL rookie with Malmö in 2006-07.

2007-08: Thuresson had an impressive season in what was his first taste of North American hockey. In 77 games with the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) he scored 11 goals and seven assists. The forward also played in six postseason games, but failed to register any points.

2008-09: Thuresson played 74 games in his second year with Milwaukee, scoring 14 goals, 15 assists for 29 points. He added 3 goals, 1 assist in 11 playoff games.

2009-10: Thuresson made his NHL debut with Nashville at the end of October and split time between the Predators and their AHL affiliate Milwaukee in his third North American season. In 22 games for the Predators he scored 1 goal with 2 assists and was -5 while averaging 10 minutes of ice time per game. Thuresson played 50 games for Milwaukee during the regular season, scoring 14 goals with 19 assists and was +13 with 24 PMs. Thuresson was the leading scorer for the Admirals in the playoffs with 2 goals and 7 assists; finishing +3 in seven games with 16 PMs. Thuresson was re-signed to a one-year contract by Nashivlle in June 2010.

2010-11: Thuresson skated in three games for the Predators in mid-January; spending most of the season in the AHL with Milwaukee. He was scoreless and -1 with 2 PMs seeing just over ten minutes of ice time per game with Nashville. In 76 AHL games with the Admirals he scored 14 goals with 24 assists and was +3 with 41 PMs. He skated in all 13 playoff games for Milwaukee and was +2 with 3 goals, 3 assists and 10 PMs. Thuresson was obtained by the Rangers for Brody Dupont in a trade with Nashville in July 2011 and signed a one-year contract with New York.

Talent Analysis

He's a two-way player who shoots right, has good size, is aggressive and plays physical and has decent offensive skills. 

Future

Expected to start the season in Connecticut, Thuresson has not been able to yet make the transition to the NHL. A very successful start to the season with the Whale may bring an early call-up.

Chris Bogas and Dimitri Yakushin: Sleeper Maple Leafs Prospects

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In the late 70′s, singers Dan Fogelberg and Tim Weisberg collaborated on a folksy-rock album called “Twin Sons of Different Mothers”. That title could aptly describe two young, Toronto Maple Leafs defensive prospects, Dimitri Yakushin and Chris Bogas. Bogas is toiling for The Michigan State Wolverines as a senior defenseman and Yakushin is learning his trade as a defenseman for the St. John’s Maple Leafs as a rookie in the AHL.

“The thing that grabs you about Dimitri’s game is his poise for the puck. Rookie defensemen in the AHL often look to give up the puck as soon as they receive it. Dimitri has that confidence that he is going to look for the right play to make. He doesn’t panic with the puck”, states Chris Schwartz, St. John’s director of media relations for the club. “He has some of the same puckhandling moxie of Tomas Kaberle”, Schwartz adds.

“He wants the puck in the tough situations, with the game on the line. His size and toughness are excellent, but his skating and puckhandling sets him apart as well”, says MSU head coach Ron Mason about his senior defenseman, Chris Bogas. “His role has changed a bit over the years at MSU”, he states. “Chris has filled the role of tough-defenseman, adding offense from the blueline and working the special teams as we have needed it. He has filled those roles very well”, Mason adds. “He jumped right into our program as a freshman and hasn’t looked back ever since”.
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2000 Prospect Profiles (Plymouth Whalers)

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Kris Vernarsky

Height: 6’3″

Weight: 185

Team: Plymouth

Position: Left Wing

HF Comments: Big for his age, Kris still has a ways to go with his skating skills.
While his speed isnt bad, he skates with his legs too far apart, which affects his
agility. He has a decent shot, and passes well, but doesnt put up big numbers due
to limited ice time.
Kris’ defense is decent, but he needs to learn to shadow a little
better; he often leaves his man totally alone. Physical game has gotten better as the
season has worn on. He has size, but he doesnt use it to his advantage very often.
Kris needs plenty of ice time to be effective. In games where he gets
this, he plays well. When he doesnt get the ice time, his play suffers, and he
does little but eat up ice time. Also, when he doesnt get his ice time, he doesnt
get “into” the game, and is often a step behind the play. Has come on very well in
the playoffs, and has played a regular shift. He hasnt put up big
numbers, but he has been a physical presence, and shows flashes of
offensive brilliance. Similar to Charlie Stephens, this kid has all the tools, he just lacks polish. I cant wait to see him next
season when he is on a #2 scoring line.

Jared Newman

Height: 6′”

Weight: 180

Team: Plymouth

Position: Defensemen

HF Comments: Jared is a defensve defenseman, and reminds me a lot of his teammate,
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Richard Jackman profile and the IHL Notebook

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Player: Richard Jackman
Date Of Birth: June 28, 1978
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Height: 6′ 2″
Weight: 180
Shoots: Left
Position: Defence

YEAR TEAM LGE GP G A PTS PIM
1995-96 Sault Ste Marie OHL 66 13 29 42 97
1996-97 Sault Ste Marie OHL 53 13 34 47 116
1997-98 Sault Ste Marie OHL 60 33 40 73 111
1997-98 Michigan K-Wings IHL 14 1 5 6 10
1998-99 Michigan K-Wings IHL 60 11 14 25 94

Drafted in the 1st round by the Dallas Stars in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft joined Michigan from the Sault Greyhounds. He was voted by coaches to have the OHL’s hardest shot. He was one goal shy of a club record for defenceman. Was an OHL All star last season. Attended the Stars training camp in September.
Jackman has the distinction of being the Stars most talented prospect and maybe their best trade bait for the future. An offensive minded defenceman, Jackman is learning the craft of playing defence in the IHL and is responding well. An excellent skater who rarely is caught out of position. Also posseses a very hard shot that can find the net. He is still learning at the pro level and is responding well and should be in a Stars uniform in no time.

IHL SCOREBOARD FOR SATURDAY MARCH 27, 1999
Detroit 4
Orlando 1
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Islanders Update

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Roberto Luongo is once again making a bid to carry his team to the QMJHL Championship. He has won his last six starts and has been stellar, raising his save percentage ten points in this span. Roberto was also recently named the top prospect by The Hockey News.

Other hot Islanders propsects include Jarrett Smith, Adam Edinger, and Bubba Berenzweig. Edinger has had an outstanding season and finished just one point off of the CCHA scoring title. Adam is looking to leadd his Bowling Green team on a deep playoff drive in the coming weeks. Bubba Berenzweig had 8 points in his final eight regular season games and has his sights et on winning another national championship. Jarrett Smith is on a tear with 17 points in his last 11 games. This hot streak has carrired Jarrett to new career highs in goals, assists, and points.

In other news, the Lowell team recently welcomed back two of their best players, Warren Luhning and Ray Giroux. Both players had missed an extended period due to injuries, but have picked up right where they left and playing well.

Christian Bronsard profile and the IHL Notebook

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Player: Karel Betik
Date of Birth: October 10, 1978
Birthplace: Ostrava, Czech Republic
Height: 6-2
Weight: 208
Shoots: Left
Position: Defence
Acquired: Tampa Bay’s 5th Choice. 112 overall
in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft

Regular Season Playoffs
Year Team Lge GP G A PTS PIM GP G A PTS PIM
96-97 Kelowna WHL 56 3 10 13 76 6 1 1 2 2
97-98 Kelowna WHL 61 5 25 30 121 7 1 2 3 8
98-99 Cleveland IHL 60 5 9 14 91
98-99 Tampa Bay NHL 3 0 2 2 2
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