Player's Profile
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- Name: Mattias Lindstrom
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 203 lbs
- Birthdate: 1991-03-21
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: Lulea, Sweden
- Acquired: Trade with Carolina, 2012
- Playing In: Europe
Mattias Lindstrom
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09: Lindström played seven games with Skelleftea of the Swedish Elite League — scoring once. He played most of the season with Skelleftea's U-20 team, scoring 8 goals with 5 assists and had 46 PIM in 31 games. Lindström played for Team Sweden in the WJC U-18 tournament and had no points with 4 PIM in six games. Chosen in the 3rd round (88th overall) of the 2009 NHL Draft by the Carolina Hurricanes.
2009-10: Lindström suffered an injury during pre-season training and played one game with Skelleftea's U-20 team but re-injured the knee and underwent season-ending knee surgery. He was expected to attend the Hurricanes' conditioning camp in July but was not there.
2010-11: Mattias Lindstrom saw limited ice time with Skelleftea of the Swedish Elite League as well as competing for the club's junior team. Lindstrom averaged less than six minutes in 11 regular season games and was scoreless with a -1 plus/minus with 8 PMs. He saw even less time in the playoffs (just over three minutes per game) but appeared in 9 of Skelleftea's 18 playoff games as Skelleftea reached the Elitserien finals. He had no points or penalties in the playoffs. Lindstrom played 33 games (including playoff games) for Skelleftea's junior team and scored 3 goals with 10 assists and had 42 PMs. While his offensive numbers weren't particularly impressive, the fact that he was able to compete after serious knee surgery the previous season impressed Carolina brass and he was signed to a three-year, entry level contract in June 2011.
Talent Analysis
Lindström is a huge and strong two-way player who plays a physical game and controls space both in front of the opposing net and in his defensive zone. He is not a fleet skater but uses his size and strength well. He has understated stickhandling and passing skills. Lindström is at his best along the boards and in the corners. His hockey sense and puck skills are improving. He takes care of his defensive responsibilities and can chip in offensively at times.
Future
Lindstrom will play for Skelleftea in 2011-12. Lindström, when he was drafted in the 2009 draft, was projected to be a power forward in the same style as current Detroit Red Wing and fellow Swede Tomas Holmstrom. Assuming he regains full strength and mobility, he is still young enough to develop into that type of player one day.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: January, 18th 2012
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