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Sandman · 06-02-2021, 01:04 AM

LW/RW Isak Rosen,5'11"161lbs (Leksands J20, SWE):12gp/7g/5a/12pts (second in team scoring, and one of only 2 ppg players. In just 12 games, he was 4th among draft-eligibles from the J20 with 0.667 even-strength, primary ppg). He earned a 22 game stint in the SHL, with only 1 point. At the U-18s he put up 7g/2a/9pts in 7 games, tied for first on the team with Lysell. I have to add that in the games I watched, I liked Rosen better than Lysell-I thought Rosen was much more of a facilitator than Lysell. Rosen has been a prolific scorer at every level he's played. He is a highly skilled playmaker and goal-scorer who forces his opponents to respect his skill. Elite puck-skill, he can weave through opponents with his feet and stickhandling. He has a great all-around game, and his teammates want the puck on his stick.

Rosen is a very strong skater with good acceleration, and some of the finest mechanics in the draft. He's very slippery and hard to stop with his advanced edgework. Attacks open ice, is agile and can change gears instantly. He's often the first to loose pucks. His shot is top-notch, and he shoot on the rush. Excellent snappers and one-timers. Rosen might be the best transitional player in this draft, it's rare to see him enter or exit a zone without control. He explodes into transition.

Rosen is exceptional at reading the game, and he does so very well in all 3 zones-he's never out of position.This vision helps him out in the defensive zone, as he gets into passing lanes and disrupts the rush. He will battle, and block shots. Gets into the zone quickly on the forecheck and pressures relentlessly. Causes defenses to turn over the puck.

All of Rosen's deficiencies center around the fact that he is not as yet physically developed, or strong, and this will come in time. The good news is that his Father and Uncle played in the SEL, and both had size, so he may well yet have a growth spurt. Even with no growth spurt he'll be fine if he builds muscle on his thin frame. He doesn't do too well in net-front battles, or board battles as he gets overpowered. In addition, he's a different player when he plays against men, much more tentative-this has brought into question his ceiling in the NHL. I think however, that he'll be fine in that regard. His skating, while nearly elite, lacks an elite top gear, which will come as he gets stronger. I've read that he compares to Viktor Arvidsson, and Nikolaj Ehlers. I thought I would profile him, as I've seen him lasting into the 2nd round in some Mocks.

06-02-2021, 01:04 AM	#703
Sandman Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Calgary Exp:	LW/RW Isak Rosen,5'11"161lbs (Leksands J20, SWE):12gp/7g/5a/12pts (second in team scoring, and one of only 2 ppg players. In just 12 games, he was 4th among draft-eligibles from the J20 with 0.667 even-strength, primary ppg). He earned a 22 game stint in the SHL, with only 1 point. At the U-18s he put up 7g/2a/9pts in 7 games, tied for first on the team with Lysell. I have to add that in the games I watched, I liked Rosen better than Lysell-I thought Rosen was much more of a facilitator than Lysell. Rosen has been a prolific scorer at every level he's played. He is a highly skilled playmaker and goal-scorer who forces his opponents to respect his skill. Elite puck-skill, he can weave through opponents with his feet and stickhandling. He has a great all-around game, and his teammates want the puck on his stick. Rosen is a very strong skater with good acceleration, and some of the finest mechanics in the draft. He's very slippery and hard to stop with his advanced edgework. Attacks open ice, is agile and can change gears instantly. He's often the first to loose pucks. His shot is top-notch, and he shoot on the rush. Excellent snappers and one-timers. Rosen might be the best transitional player in this draft, it's rare to see him enter or exit a zone without control. He explodes into transition. Rosen is exceptional at reading the game, and he does so very well in all 3 zones-he's never out of position.This vision helps him out in the defensive zone, as he gets into passing lanes and disrupts the rush. He will battle, and block shots. Gets into the zone quickly on the forecheck and pressures relentlessly. Causes defenses to turn over the puck. All of Rosen's deficiencies center around the fact that he is not as yet physically developed, or strong, and this will come in time. The good news is that his Father and Uncle played in the SEL, and both had size, so he may well yet have a growth spurt. Even with no growth spurt he'll be fine if he builds muscle on his thin frame. He doesn't do too well in net-front battles, or board battles as he gets overpowered. In addition, he's a different player when he plays against men, much more tentative-this has brought into question his ceiling in the NHL. I think however, that he'll be fine in that regard. His skating, while nearly elite, lacks an elite top gear, which will come as he gets stronger. I've read that he compares to Viktor Arvidsson, and Nikolaj Ehlers. I thought I would profile him, as I've seen him lasting into the 2nd round in some Mocks. Last edited by Sandman; 06-02-2021 at 01:22 AM.