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The Anaheim Ducks 2018 First Round Draft Pick: Isac Lundeström

By Ciara Durant

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: Isac Lundestrom poses onstage after being selected twenty-third overall by the Anaheim Ducks during the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: Isac Lundestrom poses onstage after being selected twenty-third overall by the Anaheim Ducks during the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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BUFFALO, NY – JANUARY 05: Isac Lundeström #20 of Sweden skates away from Alex Formenton #24 of Canada during the IIHF World Junior Championships Gold Medal game. (Photo by Nicholas T. LoVerde/Getty Images) /

An Introduction to Isac Lundestrom

It is my privilege to introduce you to the Anaheim Ducks 23rd selection of the 2018 draft, Isac Lundestrom.

"“I was really emotional when I heard my name. Huge honor to be a part of the Anaheim Ducks organization. A lot of good Swedish players there. I’ve also heard good things about Anaheim.” -Isac Lundestrom"

The 18-year-old Gallivare, Sweden native just finished his second season in the SHL with Lulea HF. Lundestrom made the move to center last season and thrived in his new position. This transition has helped him to make significant strides to improve his game. The result was 15 points (6g, 9a).

Bob Murray is looking for speedy players, and Lundestrom fits the bill. He has proven to be a powerful skater who can handle the puck and knows what’s necessary to change the tempo on the ice. Lundestrom is not afraid to use his size on the ice to apply pressure to his opponents in order to muscle them off the puck.

His ability to transition to any of the forward positions will be an added bonus to Anaheim. Lundestrom needs to improve his defensive game. He also has to become more comfortable shooting the puck rather than passing it. However, he has made it clear that he is ready to work on his areas of deficiency.

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