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Top 10 Anaheim Ducks Prospects: June 2018 Edition Part One, 10-6

By Chris Bushell

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: Isac Lundestrom poses 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 Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: Isac Lundestrom poses 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 Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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BUFFALO, NY: Isac Lundestrom #20 of Sweden skates up ice with the puck in the third period against the Czech Republic during the IIHF World Junior Championship at KeyBank Center on December 28, 2017, in Buffalo, New York. Sweden beat Czech Republic 3-1. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images) /

8. Isac Lundestrom, Center (2018 first-round)

The Ducks first-round pick of this past draft cracks my list at number eight. Isac Ludenstrom played with Lulea in the SHL (Sweden’s top league) as an 18-year-old, scoring 15 points in 42 games is no small task.

"“Lundestrom owns an excellent shot with a quick release. He requires little backswing to get velocity on his slapper, and he can pick corners from the tightest of angles. Making neat plays on the backhand comes easy for Lundestrom, who can be deployed to solve problems in any situation. His speed and balance allow him to power through defenders, and the decisions he makes thereafter seem to always make sense. Lundestrom is a battler who won’t shy away from physical play and does so in a clean, disciplined manner.” – Steve Kournianos, The Draft Analyst"

He’s is a boy playing with men and so far has been up to the challenge. Playing this season again in the SHL I’m expecting big things from the young center iceman. It should be fun to see what he can do at prospect camp this week.

Last December, Ludenstrom was part of Sweden’s silver medal winning team at the World Junior Championships. He scored two goals in seven games against the world’s best under 20 players.

Ludenstrom is so raw it’s hard to project what he can and will be. This upcoming season should provide some answers. The Ducks will be able to take their time with Lundstrom. He’s behind some very talented players in the organization, and that’s far from a problem.

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