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By Marc Naples

Sep 22, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Travis Konecny (80) checks and steals the puck from New York Rangers center J.T. Miller (10) during the third period at Wells Fargo Center. The Flyers won 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Travis Konecny (80) checks and steals the puck from New York Rangers center J.T. Miller (10) during the third period at Wells Fargo Center. The Flyers won 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oskar Lindblom – Johan Franzen

Lindblom, a 5th round pick in 2014, saw his stock shoot up big time after scoring 4 goals in 7 games for Sweden at 2014 World Junior Championships. He also tallied 7 points in only 8 games in a late season cameo in the AHL this spring.

There are pretty clear limits to Lindblom’s game. He’s not gonna be buzzing around the rink, dictating play. He is a very clever player, however, and is really good at little things, particularly around the net. That can lead to a perfect complementary player, while other players like a Grioux, Voracek or Konecny manage the puck and Lindblom supports and lurks.

The natural comparison is fellow Swede Johan Franzen. Lindblom might not match “The Mule” for pure strength in the slot, but that’s the same area from which Lindblom will play in his own style.

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