Systemfel 33 Report post Posted March 7, 2007 (edited) Anton Axelsson surprisingly didn't want to remain with Frölunda for 2007/08 and has now decided to leave his hometown team. Now, Anton and his agent, former Frölunda defenseman Patrik Aronsson, have made some sort of offer to Detroit and are expecting a decision out of Motown in the next few days. Source is Aftonbladet, but there are direct quotes in there. From the agent: "Anton would really like to cross the pond and he wouldn't mind playing in Grand Rapids. We've contacted Detroit and expect to hear from them soon." Edited March 7, 2007 by Systemfel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airborn 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2007 Thanks for the update! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 can anyone give mroe info on his stats or strengths as a player? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airborn 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 Here is what Hockey Futures has to say: Talent Analysis Axelsson is a small winger has strong skating ability and is an intense forchecker. He works hard all over the ice and isn’t afraid of using his body. Axelsson is also a good stick handler who has soft hands in tight and can make plays on the offense. He has a well developed hockey sense and is a good playmaker. He can be used in all situations and has good attitude both on and of the ice. On the down side he needs to add some upper body strength and shoot more. Axelsson is a smart hockey player who knows what he needs to work on in order to get better. When asked by affiliate Eliteprospects.com what his strengths and weaknesses are, Axelsson said, “I think that my hockey sense and my skating are some of my strengths and also that I have the physique to work hard all the time. Looking at the weaknesses then I would say that my shot and my passing accuracy could be better, and I could be stronger as well.†http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/anton_axelsson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 interesting, thanks for the info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 waiting...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theman19 47 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 grifs i'm assuming? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteLightning91 105 Report post Posted March 8, 2007 If its Aftonbladet, wouldn't put too much into it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Systemfel 33 Report post Posted March 11, 2007 (edited) If its Aftonbladet, wouldn't put too much into it...No, put lots into it. I don't think they would make up fake quotes. Btw, Anton is being rumored to Timrå now. Edited March 11, 2007 by Systemfel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Systemfel 33 Report post Posted April 12, 2007 Axelsson inks a two-year deal with Timrå IK. http://www.timraik.nu/nyheter/?nid=1970 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zetterbergfuturemvp 0 Report post Posted April 12, 2007 so much for wanting to play with the rapids .........you guys think maybe holland didn't want him going there yet ?? i think it would of been good to have axelsson and ritola there next yr .....this sucks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites