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151Never would've thought the Blues would make picks 10,25,and 29 a couple weeks ago but here we are doing it.
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152All three Blues picks played in Sweden this year. Whoever their scout is there obviously has a lot of pull in the orginization.
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153Holy euro draft....straying from the North American player. that will come back to bite them down the road
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154WoW!!!! The Blues are reaching for the natural talents of a very young Swedish defenceman, who might not play for them until 4 or 5 years from now! Lindsteen.
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15529. St. Louis Blues: Theo Lindstein, LHD, BRYNAS (SWEDEN)
January 5, 2005 | 6′ 0″ | 185 pounds
Tier: Projected to play NHL games
Background: Lindstein split time between Brynas’ SHL and J20 team this season but got more time up in the SHL in a limited-minutes role. He was a major part of Sweden’s U18 team during the course of the season. He was also on Sweden’s U18 team as a 16-year-old.
Analysis: Lindstein’s game is quiet but effective. He’s a strong skater who can kill a lot of rushes and transport pucks up ice. He’s a smart puck-mover who makes a great first pass and has some blue line poise. He can make some tough plays and get up into attacks even though I wouldn’t call his offensive touch a standout aspect. He’s not that physical, but Lindstein defends well due to his brain and feet and gives a solid effort. I see him as a third-pair defenseman in the NHL.
Thoughts on the pick: St. Louis addresses a critical organizational need by adding Lindstein, a strong skating defenseman who can move the puck. He isn’t the flashiest player in the world and he’s average-sized, but he’s a quality defenseman with a good chance to have an NHL career.
January 5, 2005 | 6′ 0″ | 185 pounds
Tier: Projected to play NHL games
Background: Lindstein split time between Brynas’ SHL and J20 team this season but got more time up in the SHL in a limited-minutes role. He was a major part of Sweden’s U18 team during the course of the season. He was also on Sweden’s U18 team as a 16-year-old.
Analysis: Lindstein’s game is quiet but effective. He’s a strong skater who can kill a lot of rushes and transport pucks up ice. He’s a smart puck-mover who makes a great first pass and has some blue line poise. He can make some tough plays and get up into attacks even though I wouldn’t call his offensive touch a standout aspect. He’s not that physical, but Lindstein defends well due to his brain and feet and gives a solid effort. I see him as a third-pair defenseman in the NHL.
Thoughts on the pick: St. Louis addresses a critical organizational need by adding Lindstein, a strong skating defenseman who can move the puck. He isn’t the flashiest player in the world and he’s average-sized, but he’s a quality defenseman with a good chance to have an NHL career.
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156I like our first pick a lot. I think i would have went with Musty at #2 after seeing and hearing about him but that third pick I really don't know what to make of.
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157Taking a projected third pairing D in the first round is a head scratcher.Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:27 pm 29. St. Louis Blues: Theo Lindstein, LHD, BRYNAS (SWEDEN)
January 5, 2005 | 6′ 0″ | 185 pounds
Tier: Projected to play NHL games
Background: Lindstein split time between Brynas’ SHL and J20 team this season but got more time up in the SHL in a limited-minutes role. He was a major part of Sweden’s U18 team during the course of the season. He was also on Sweden’s U18 team as a 16-year-old.
Analysis: Lindstein’s game is quiet but effective. He’s a strong skater who can kill a lot of rushes and transport pucks up ice. He’s a smart puck-mover who makes a great first pass and has some blue line poise. He can make some tough plays and get up into attacks even though I wouldn’t call his offensive touch a standout aspect. He’s not that physical, but Lindstein defends well due to his brain and feet and gives a solid effort. I see him as a third-pair defenseman in the NHL.
Thoughts on the pick: St. Louis addresses a critical organizational need by adding Lindstein, a strong skating defenseman who can move the puck. He isn’t the flashiest player in the world and he’s average-sized, but he’s a quality defenseman with a good chance to have an NHL career.
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158I thought The Blues might take Gulyayev with #29. The Avs get him. He's very young, but has a lot of natural talent and great hockey sense for his age and limited experience experience compared to older players. Clearly, The Blues think he has a significantly higher upside than Gulyayev.
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159I don't think there are many sure thing top 6 forwards or top 4 D this late in the round. Some will make it, but not sure things.BluesSK wrote: Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:31 pmTaking a projected third pairing D in the first round is a head scratcher.Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:27 pm 29. St. Louis Blues: Theo Lindstein, LHD, BRYNAS (SWEDEN)
January 5, 2005 | 6′ 0″ | 185 pounds
Tier: Projected to play NHL games
Background: Lindstein split time between Brynas’ SHL and J20 team this season but got more time up in the SHL in a limited-minutes role. He was a major part of Sweden’s U18 team during the course of the season. He was also on Sweden’s U18 team as a 16-year-old.
Analysis: Lindstein’s game is quiet but effective. He’s a strong skater who can kill a lot of rushes and transport pucks up ice. He’s a smart puck-mover who makes a great first pass and has some blue line poise. He can make some tough plays and get up into attacks even though I wouldn’t call his offensive touch a standout aspect. He’s not that physical, but Lindstein defends well due to his brain and feet and gives a solid effort. I see him as a third-pair defenseman in the NHL.
Thoughts on the pick: St. Louis addresses a critical organizational need by adding Lindstein, a strong skating defenseman who can move the puck. He isn’t the flashiest player in the world and he’s average-sized, but he’s a quality defenseman with a good chance to have an NHL career.
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161Well that's true but I really don't think Lindstein was the BPA.Dave's a mess wrote: Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:35 pmI don't think there are many sure thing top 6 forwards or top 4 D this late in the round. Some will make it, but not sure things.BluesSK wrote: Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:31 pmTaking a projected third pairing D in the first round is a head scratcher.Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:27 pm 29. St. Louis Blues: Theo Lindstein, LHD, BRYNAS (SWEDEN)
January 5, 2005 | 6′ 0″ | 185 pounds
Tier: Projected to play NHL games
Background: Lindstein split time between Brynas’ SHL and J20 team this season but got more time up in the SHL in a limited-minutes role. He was a major part of Sweden’s U18 team during the course of the season. He was also on Sweden’s U18 team as a 16-year-old.
Analysis: Lindstein’s game is quiet but effective. He’s a strong skater who can kill a lot of rushes and transport pucks up ice. He’s a smart puck-mover who makes a great first pass and has some blue line poise. He can make some tough plays and get up into attacks even though I wouldn’t call his offensive touch a standout aspect. He’s not that physical, but Lindstein defends well due to his brain and feet and gives a solid effort. I see him as a third-pair defenseman in the NHL.
Thoughts on the pick: St. Louis addresses a critical organizational need by adding Lindstein, a strong skating defenseman who can move the puck. He isn’t the flashiest player in the world and he’s average-sized, but he’s a quality defenseman with a good chance to have an NHL career.
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162I thought The Blues might take Gulyayev with #29. The Avs get him. Lindstein's very young, but has a lot of natural talent and great hockey sense for his age and limited experience experience compared to older players. Clearly, The Blues think he has a significantly higher upside than Gulyayev.BluesSK wrote: Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:31 pmTaking a projected third pairing D in the first round is a head scratcher.Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:27 pm 29. St. Louis Blues: Theo Lindstein, LHD, BRYNAS (SWEDEN)
January 5, 2005 | 6′ 0″ | 185 pounds
Tier: Projected to play NHL games
Background: Lindstein split time between Brynas’ SHL and J20 team this season but got more time up in the SHL in a limited-minutes role. He was a major part of Sweden’s U18 team during the course of the season. He was also on Sweden’s U18 team as a 16-year-old.
Analysis: Lindstein’s game is quiet but effective. He’s a strong skater who can kill a lot of rushes and transport pucks up ice. He’s a smart puck-mover who makes a great first pass and has some blue line poise. He can make some tough plays and get up into attacks even though I wouldn’t call his offensive touch a standout aspect. He’s not that physical, but Lindstein defends well due to his brain and feet and gives a solid effort. I see him as a third-pair defenseman in the NHL.
Thoughts on the pick: St. Louis addresses a critical organizational need by adding Lindstein, a strong skating defenseman who can move the puck. He isn’t the flashiest player in the world and he’s average-sized, but he’s a quality defenseman with a good chance to have an NHL career.
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164Maybe it was how the board fell or maybe it was a strategy but they clearly targeted solid, "safe" picks with their two late ones. Guys that seem to have a high probability of playing in the league.BluesSK wrote: Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:31 pmTaking a projected third pairing D in the first round is a head scratcher.Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:27 pm 29. St. Louis Blues: Theo Lindstein, LHD, BRYNAS (SWEDEN)
January 5, 2005 | 6′ 0″ | 185 pounds
Tier: Projected to play NHL games
Background: Lindstein split time between Brynas’ SHL and J20 team this season but got more time up in the SHL in a limited-minutes role. He was a major part of Sweden’s U18 team during the course of the season. He was also on Sweden’s U18 team as a 16-year-old.
Analysis: Lindstein’s game is quiet but effective. He’s a strong skater who can kill a lot of rushes and transport pucks up ice. He’s a smart puck-mover who makes a great first pass and has some blue line poise. He can make some tough plays and get up into attacks even though I wouldn’t call his offensive touch a standout aspect. He’s not that physical, but Lindstein defends well due to his brain and feet and gives a solid effort. I see him as a third-pair defenseman in the NHL.
Thoughts on the pick: St. Louis addresses a critical organizational need by adding Lindstein, a strong skating defenseman who can move the puck. He isn’t the flashiest player in the world and he’s average-sized, but he’s a quality defenseman with a good chance to have an NHL career.
"Theo Lindstein is safe, calm and a play killer with his stick. Simple, good decisions and even some deception to open lanes when needed. Lindstein holds a good gap and is quick out to the boards with aggression. He joins attacks and plays solid with the puck. "
Honestly, I'd be thrilled to have a guy like that currently available to the team. The ESPN broadcast said his analytics gave his player comp as Petro. Now I certainly doubt that's his upside, but there is clearly something there with him
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165Thanks guys. Took a nap, woke up at 9, and got my draft fix learning about how it went down reading it here. In summation, I’m not so sure how we did 
. Disappointed Perreault didn’t make it to us at 25.
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166Sportsnet crew really likes what the Blues did. Raving about it actually.Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:46 pmMaybe it was how the board fell or maybe it was a strategy but they clearly targeted solid, "safe" picks with their two late ones. Guys that seem to have a high probability of playing in the league.BluesSK wrote: Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:31 pmTaking a projected third pairing D in the first round is a head scratcher.Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:27 pm 29. St. Louis Blues: Theo Lindstein, LHD, BRYNAS (SWEDEN)
January 5, 2005 | 6′ 0″ | 185 pounds
Tier: Projected to play NHL games
Background: Lindstein split time between Brynas’ SHL and J20 team this season but got more time up in the SHL in a limited-minutes role. He was a major part of Sweden’s U18 team during the course of the season. He was also on Sweden’s U18 team as a 16-year-old.
Analysis: Lindstein’s game is quiet but effective. He’s a strong skater who can kill a lot of rushes and transport pucks up ice. He’s a smart puck-mover who makes a great first pass and has some blue line poise. He can make some tough plays and get up into attacks even though I wouldn’t call his offensive touch a standout aspect. He’s not that physical, but Lindstein defends well due to his brain and feet and gives a solid effort. I see him as a third-pair defenseman in the NHL.
Thoughts on the pick: St. Louis addresses a critical organizational need by adding Lindstein, a strong skating defenseman who can move the puck. He isn’t the flashiest player in the world and he’s average-sized, but he’s a quality defenseman with a good chance to have an NHL career.
"Theo Lindstein is safe, calm and a play killer with his stick. Simple, good decisions and even some deception to open lanes when needed. Lindstein holds a good gap and is quick out to the boards with aggression. He joins attacks and plays solid with the puck. "
Honestly, I'd be thrilled to have a guy like that currently available to the team. The ESPN broadcast said his analytics gave his player comp as Petro. Now I certainly doubt that's his upside, but there is clearly something there with him
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167Definitely get what you're saying, but at least this isn't some wild trend of the Blues. All their top forward prospects, Bolduc, Dean, Snug, Neighbours are all NA guys. Now we have a sprinkle of Euro influence.NHLTIM wrote: Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:25 pm Holy euro draft....straying from the North American player. that will come back to bite them down the road
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168Shades of Kekkalainen. We all thought hiring him as Chief Amateur Scout was genious, as he'd find all the European "sleepers". But most of his picks, despite their great skating ability and high skill levels, fizzled out. It turned out that turning back to heavily Canadian and US-bred players, chosen by Bill Armstrong, was a lot better. But, I think picking 3 out of 3 European 1st Round choices was just a coincidence, based on how the board fell. I don't think it is is the start of a Blues' operational trend.NHLTIM wrote: Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:25 pm Holy euro draft....straying from the North American player. that will come back to bite them down the road
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169I totally agree Robb.Robb_K wrote: Wed Jun 28, 2023 10:04 pmShades of Kekkalainen. We all thought hiring him as Chief Amateur Scout was genious, as he'd find all the European "sleepers". But most of his picks, despite their great skating ability and high skill levels, fizzled out. It turned out that turning back to heavily Canadian and US-bred players, chosen by Bill Armstrong, was a lot better. But, I think picking 3 out of 3 European 1st Round choices was just a coincidence, based on how the board fell. I don't think it is is the start of a Blues' operational trend.NHLTIM wrote: Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:25 pm Holy euro draft....straying from the North American player. that will come back to bite them down the road
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170Just realized Pronman nailed this pick in his mock draft:
29. St. Louis Blues: Theo Lindstein, LHD, Brynas (SHL)
Lindstein’s stock rose during the second half of the season with strong SHL and international play. The Blues address an organizational need by picking the highly mobile and intelligent puck-mover.
https://theathletic.com/4644044/2023/06 ... man-final/
29. St. Louis Blues: Theo Lindstein, LHD, Brynas (SHL)
Lindstein’s stock rose during the second half of the season with strong SHL and international play. The Blues address an organizational need by picking the highly mobile and intelligent puck-mover.
https://theathletic.com/4644044/2023/06 ... man-final/
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172We had something good go our way with the top pick. We didn't overthink it. DD should have been top 6.
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173This is interesting. There really weren't a lot of surprises in the first round other than positioning.
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174He kind of sounds like LeddyDread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Wed Jun 28, 2023 10:17 pm Just realized Pronman nailed this pick in his mock draft:
29. St. Louis Blues: Theo Lindstein, LHD, Brynas (SHL)
Lindstein’s stock rose during the second half of the season with strong SHL and international play. The Blues address an organizational need by picking the highly mobile and intelligent puck-mover.
https://theathletic.com/4644044/2023/06 ... man-final/
Maybe the Blues knocked it out of the park in the 1st rd. Who knows.
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175Classic copy cat league. Big team wins the cup, teams want a big team. I'm old enough to remember when the Blues were the big team winning the cupBluesSK wrote: Wed Jun 28, 2023 11:01 pm This is interesting. There really weren't a lot of surprises in the first round other than positioning.
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