Player Preview: Hampus Lindholm

Apr 23, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Hampus Lindholm (47) checks Dallas Stars left wing Antoine Roussel (21) during the third period in game four of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. The Stars defeated the Ducks 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Weaknesses:

Although he’s a real calm presence on the ice, Hampus Lindholm can sometimes be real passive on both offense and defense. He can engage himself on offense more often than he usually does, and he’s not an aggressive checker by any means. Lindholm still needs to fill out his 6’3 frame and must get stronger in order to be a true top-pairing defenseman who can take on the bigger forwards in the NHL. He also needs to be careful with injuries, specifically related to the head and neck areas: Lindholm has already suffered a concussion in Norfolk and a neck injury in the Dallas series.