Norwegian Flood Gate?

[Jimmybigrigs69 371]

So MBN made history as the first ever Norwegian to go in the 1st. And not low either at 15...

But then, only 8 picks later, ANOTHER Norwegian in Solberg goes to Anaheim. And Verbeek traded up to snag him...

MBN played in the Swedish league which is usually typical for Norwegian players, but not Solberg. Solberg actually achieved this playing in Norway... 

With Sweden struggling to produce good players recently, could there be a floodgate of Norwegian players coming?

I've been reading about the Norwegian hockey programs recently because of MBN, and theyve built a ton of new rinks in the last 10-15 years. They are pushing kids towards hockey and getting good fast. Norway is also pretty dominant at the winter olympics, and they have really good training programs. They just haven't focused their energy on hockey... till now.

I also find it suspicious that Yzerman and Verbeek took the two Norweegers. What do they know? Scandanavia is the Red Wings stomping ground, but we typically seem to shy away from Finns, so I was surprised to see SY AND Verbeek going all in on Norway. 

This could be one of the next untapped markets. If it is, I'm glad to see us involved. Hakan is going to have to brush up on his Norwegian.

[Axl Foley 334]

30 minutes ago, Jimmybigrigs69 said:

So MBN made history as the first ever Norwegian to go in the 1st. And not low either at 15...

But then, only 8 picks later, ANOTHER Norwegian in Solberg goes to Anaheim. And Verbeek traded up to snag him...

MBN played in the Swedish league which is usually typical for Norwegian players, but not Solberg. Solberg actually achieved this playing in Norway... 

With Sweden struggling to produce good players recently, could there be a floodgate of Norwegian players coming?

I've been reading about the Norwegian hockey programs recently because of MBN, and theyve built a ton of new rinks in the last 10-15 years. They are pushing kids towards hockey and getting good fast. Norway is also pretty dominant at the winter olympics, and they have really good training programs. They just haven't focused their energy on hockey... till now.

I also find it suspicious that Yzerman and Verbeek took the two Norweegers. What do they know? Scandanavia is the Red Wings stomping ground, but we typically seem to shy away from Finns, so I was surprised to see SY AND Verbeek going all in on Norway. 

This could be one of the next untapped markets. If it is, I'm glad to see us involved. Hakan is going to have to brush up on his Norwegian.

Finland is not part of Scandinavia.

[Jimmybigrigs69 371]

3 minutes ago, Axl Foley said:

Finland is not part of Scandinavia.

A ton of Finns live in Sweden. 

[Akakabuto 1,842]

1 hour ago, Jimmybigrigs69 said:

Hakan is going to have to brush up on his Norwegian.

No need. Its basically the same language

42 minutes ago, Axl Foley said:

Finland is not part of Scandinavia.

We still call it the eastern half of the realm, so its ok.

Edited July 15, 2024 by Akakabuto

[Jimmybigrigs69 371]

22 minutes ago, Akakabuto said:

No need. Its basically the same language

We still call it the eastern half of the realm, so its ok.

I thought Swedes and Finns are natural enemies? Like Swedes and Danes. And Swedes and Norwegians. And Swedes and Swedes. 

[Scott R Lucidi 675]

2 hours ago, Jimmybigrigs69 said:

So MBN made history as the first ever Norwegian to go in the 1st. And not low either at 15...

But then, only 8 picks later, ANOTHER Norwegian in Solberg goes to Anaheim. And Verbeek traded up to snag him...

MBN played in the Swedish league which is usually typical for Norwegian players, but not Solberg. Solberg actually achieved this playing in Norway... 

With Sweden struggling to produce good players recently, could there be a floodgate of Norwegian players coming?

I've been reading about the Norwegian hockey programs recently because of MBN, and theyve built a ton of new rinks in the last 10-15 years. They are pushing kids towards hockey and getting good fast. Norway is also pretty dominant at the winter olympics, and they have really good training programs. They just haven't focused their energy on hockey... till now.

I also find it suspicious that Yzerman and Verbeek took the two Norweegers. What do they know? Scandanavia is the Red Wings stomping ground, but we typically seem to shy away from Finns, so I was surprised to see SY AND Verbeek going all in on Norway. 

This could be one of the next untapped markets. If it is, I'm glad to see us involved. Hakan is going to have to brush up on his Norwegian.

Verbeek is a SCAM protege.  I was definitely not shocked when this happened.  The SCAM knows what to do on draft day.  Looks like Verbeek knows how to make a move or 2 to get his team into position to have a good draft, as well.

[Jimmybigrigs69 371]

3 minutes ago, Scott R Lucidi said:

Verbeek is a SCAM protege.  I was definitely not shocked when this happened.  The SCAM knows what to do on draft day.  Looks like Verbeek knows how to make a move or 2 to get his team into position to have a good draft, as well.

He learned trading up in the 1st round from Scam.

Wonder if Ducks plans have named the verbeek plan yet

[Scott R Lucidi 675]

1 hour ago, Jimmybigrigs69 said:

I thought Swedes and Finns are natural enemies? Like Swedes and Danes. And Swedes and Norwegians. And Swedes and Swedes. 

Swedes are in this "We're lazy eyed regards with ties to the SS, so don't mess with us or our women" state right now.  Finns are like "We're closer to being Russian than Scando gard looking right now, so keep your tall blondes locked away, Svens" state right now.  Veegees are like "We're Veegees.  We like trolls."  The SCAM just wants players with a good work ethic.  If one eye is staring over your right forehead, that's ok.  If you're checking under rocks after practice, that's ok.  If you're drinking Vodka with your 1/2 Fedorov / 1/2 Selanne Ducks jersey on, that's ok too.

3 minutes ago, Jimmybigrigs69 said:

He learned trading up in the 1st round from Scam.

Wonder if Ducks plans have named the verbeek plan yet

yup.  If it's anything like the Yzerplan, we won't see the Ducks in the playoffs until 2034.

[Akakabuto 1,842]

44 minutes ago, Jimmybigrigs69 said:

He learned trading up in the 1st round from Scam.

Wonder if Ducks plans have named the verbeek plan yet

the Verscheme?

[Axl Foley 334]

Trivia question: Last Norwegian to play for the Red Wings?

[Jimmybigrigs69 371]

1 hour ago, Axl Foley said:

Trivia question: Last Norwegian to play for the Red Wings?

Easy: Urguay Faggetbjorn from Kysberg.

[Axl Foley 334]

48 minutes ago, Jimmybigrigs69 said:

Easy: Urguay Faggetbjorn from Kysberg.

so close

[Scott R Lucidi 675]

11 hours ago, Axl Foley said:

so close

Ulf Samuelsson?

[kipwinger 8,756]

11 hours ago, Axl Foley said:

so close

We got a Norwegian when we traded Ville Leino. I'm not sure if he played any games tho.

[Jimmybigrigs69 371]

Doing any draft nerds know if there are more Knuts in the coming draft class?

[Axl Foley 334]

3 hours ago, kipwinger said:

We got a Norwegian when we traded Ville Leino. I'm not sure if he played any games tho.

Ole Kristian Tolleffsen

[kipwinger 8,756]

5 minutes ago, Axl Foley said:

Ole Kristian Tolleffsen

That’s the one, did he play?

[Axl Foley 334]

1 hour ago, kipwinger said:

That’s the one, did he play?

Technically, no. He finished the season in GR, but never played a game for the Wings.

[Jimmybigrigs69 371]

We may really have something here in MBN...

Multiple Norwegian outlets are reporting a "tense" meeting took place between the Wings and MBN and his agent, during which the SY & Co made it clear they want MBN on the Griffs NOW. But that MBN and his agent stood firm on returning to Sweden to play with Skelleftea. 

Skelleftea is ASP's team. They won the championship last year, and basically kept the entire group together to go for a back to back this year. IMO I'm fine with this path for MBN. He obviously sees a big opportunity to go for a an SHL championship, and that's a good thing. We want guys who want to win, and also have that winning experience under their belt. ASP is coming off an SHL championship, SHL best Dman award, WJC best Dman award, and is HOT to start the season. Injecting MBN unto that team is going to put Skelleftea over the top again, and then the abbreviation brothers can come over together next year with rings on their fingers and chemistry together.

But the most positive takeaway is the Wings really wanted to fast track MBN and adjust him to NA ice right away. Sucks it will be one year delayed, but thats huge that they have that much faith in him. IMO his body and shot are already NHL caliber. MBN probably only needs 1 year in the AHL to work on defense and skating in NA rinks before he's ready to dawn the wheel. I predict he's essentially on the same path as Mo ATM, and will debut in his D+3, or 2026/27. 

BTW, the 2026/27 roster currently looks like this:

Cat - Larkin - Ray

Ras - Copp - JTC

Bergs - Veleno

Ed - Mo

AJo

(No goalies)

The fat will be almost all be trimmed, and Danielson, Kasper, Mazur, MBN, ASP, Wallinder, Cossa, and Augustine should all be peppered into the lineup, and we should have a ton of money to spend. The same year Rasmus Andersson will become UFA summer before it starts...

Larkin - Danielson - Ray

Cat - Kasper - MBN

Ras - Copp - JTC

Bergs - Veleno - Mazur

Ed - Mo

Ajo - Andersson

Wallinder - ASP

Cossa

Augustine 

A talented + youth filled top6 led by 30 year old Larkin, 29 year old Dcat, and still only 24 year old Raymond. A vet shutdown grind line in Ras/Copp/JTC. A young all Swedish defense (minus Mo) led by 30 year old Andersson and still only 25 year old Mo, and 23 year old Ed. Plus two promising young goalies. 

We gonna be stacked AF

[Axl Foley 334]

On 7/15/2024 at 4:35 PM, Jimmybigrigs69 said:

So MBN made history as the first ever Norwegian to go in the 1st. And not low either at 15...

But then, only 8 picks later, ANOTHER Norwegian in Solberg goes to Anaheim. And Verbeek traded up to snag him...

MBN played in the Swedish league which is usually typical for Norwegian players, but not Solberg. Solberg actually achieved this playing in Norway... 

With Sweden struggling to produce good players recently, could there be a floodgate of Norwegian players coming?

I've been reading about the Norwegian hockey programs recently because of MBN, and theyve built a ton of new rinks in the last 10-15 years. They are pushing kids towards hockey and getting good fast. Norway is also pretty dominant at the winter olympics, and they have really good training programs. They just haven't focused their energy on hockey... till now.

I also find it suspicious that Yzerman and Verbeek took the two Norweegers. What do they know? Scandanavia is the Red Wings stomping ground, but we typically seem to shy away from Finns, so I was surprised to see SY AND Verbeek going all in on Norway. 

This could be one of the next untapped markets. If it is, I'm glad to see us involved. Hakan is going to have to brush up on his Norwegian.

Norway is the new Sweden.

[Akakabuto 1,842]

1 hour ago, Axl Foley said:

Norway is the new Sweden.

Thats not a good thing to be

[Scott R Lucidi 675]

4 hours ago, Jimmybigrigs69 said:

We may really have something here in MBN...

Multiple Norwegian outlets are reporting a "tense" meeting took place between the Wings and MBN and his agent, during which the SY & Co made it clear they want MBN on the Griffs NOW. But that MBN and his agent stood firm on returning to Sweden to play with Skelleftea. 

Skelleftea is ASP's team. They won the championship last year, and basically kept the entire group together to go for a back to back this year. IMO I'm fine with this path for MBN. He obviously sees a big opportunity to go for a an SHL championship, and that's a good thing. We want guys who want to win, and also have that winning experience under their belt. ASP is coming off an SHL championship, SHL best Dman award, WJC best Dman award, and is HOT to start the season. Injecting MBN unto that team is going to put Skelleftea over the top again, and then the abbreviation brothers can come over together next year with rings on their fingers and chemistry together.

But the most positive takeaway is the Wings really wanted to fast track MBN and adjust him to NA ice right away. Sucks it will be one year delayed, but thats huge that they have that much faith in him. IMO his body and shot are already NHL caliber. MBN probably only needs 1 year in the AHL to work on defense and skating in NA rinks before he's ready to dawn the wheel. I predict he's essentially on the same path as Mo ATM, and will debut in his D+3, or 2026/27. 

BTW, the 2026/27 roster currently looks like this:

Cat - Larkin - Ray

Ras - Copp - JTC

Bergs - Veleno

Ed - Mo

AJo

(No goalies)

The fat will be almost all be trimmed, and Danielson, Kasper, Mazur, MBN, ASP, Wallinder, Cossa, and Augustine should all be peppered into the lineup, and we should have a ton of money to spend. The same year Rasmus Andersson will become UFA summer before it starts...

Larkin - Danielson - Ray

Cat - Kasper - MBN

Ras - Copp - JTC

Bergs - Veleno - Mazur

Ed - Mo

Ajo - Andersson

Wallinder - ASP

Cossa

Augustine 

A talented + youth filled top6 led by 30 year old Larkin, 29 year old Dcat, and still only 24 year old Raymond. A vet shutdown grind line in Ras/Copp/JTC. A young all Swedish defense (minus Mo) led by 30 year old Andersson and still only 25 year old Mo, and 23 year old Ed. Plus two promising young goalies. 

We gonna be stacked AF

No chance.  The SCAM likes to stifle.

He'll have half those guys buried in GR still.

 

 

 

 

[Jimmybigrigs69 371]

Why are Norwegians like this?

[town123 234]

wtf?

[Scott R Lucidi 675]

2 hours ago, Jimmybigrigs69 said:

Why are Norwegians like this?

Looks like canned food plated.