Lander's Season Finished

The Swedish Elite League's regular season wrapped up on Friday and Anton Lander's season ended along with it. But Lander's last game of the year - and possibly his last ever with Timrå - was one to remember. Lander got an assist on the first goal of the game and then scored the game-winner in the third period to help Timrå to a 2-1 victory, and while that wasn't enough to get his team into the playoffs, it was enough to guarantee that they wouldn't need to play in the Relegation tournament (the Kvalserien).

Lander ends the year with 11 goals and 15 assists in 49 games, as well as a -13 rating (+27 -40) and a 49.3% faceoff percentage. The Oilers will need to sign Lander to an entry-level contract before June 1st in order to retain his rights.

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So get to friggin’ work, Tambi! I mean really, his close friend plays for your team. He has leadership skills and can play two way hockey. Get him in the system already! Maybe to replace Giroux in OKC for the rest of the season if he will go.

by gcw_rocks on Mar 6, 2011 6:33 PM MST reply actions

If he’s signed, he could play next year in Sweden, too, right? Not saying whether or not the team would want him to (or whether or not he’d want to come over) but due to the transfer agreement in place, couldn’t he stay with Timra instead of playing in OKC?

by despisethesun on Mar 6, 2011 6:38 PM MST reply actions

Yeah he could, If we loan him to Timra. But I see no purpose for that. Let him play in OKC and if and when required, he could come up and play with the Oilers..ala Petry

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by SumOil on Mar 6, 2011 7:41 PM MST up reply actions

He could stay in Sweden if he doesn’t make the Oilers. It would still burn a year off his contract playing there though, and as Sum said, it makes more sense for the Oilers to have in North America. On the other hand, I bet Lander could make more money in the SEL than he could in the AHL, so if he doesn’t make the club out of camp, he might prefer going back to Europe. It’s an interesting situation.

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by Scott Reynolds on Mar 6, 2011 8:04 PM MST up reply actions

From the Oilers perspective, clock starts on his 7 year controlable window when he turns 20, regardless of where he plays, so the incentive is to have him in the system by then, and in the NHL sooner rather than later or the 7 year window shrinks….

by gcw_rocks on Mar 6, 2011 8:47 PM MST up reply actions

On the other hand, I bet Lander could make more money in the SEL than he could in the AHL, so if he doesn’t make the club out of camp, he might prefer going back to Europe.

We don’t see many players do this, and I think that’s because it’s ‘penny wise, pound foolish’. Sure, Lander may make more next year in the SEL, but playing in the AHL is ultimately better for his career and his earning prospects down the road.

by Triumph44 on Mar 6, 2011 10:44 PM MST up reply actions

I think you’re probably right in the sense that this is the logic that would be used, but I’m not sure that the higher percentage play isn’t actually just taking the bigger paycheck for most of these guys (if all they’re concerned about is money, which obviously isn’t the case).

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by Scott Reynolds on Mar 6, 2011 10:56 PM MST up reply actions

That’s a tough question. It depends what Edmonton wants to do. Most importantly I want to feel ready before I’ll go, IF I’ll go. People in North America sometimes seems to take for granted that you want to go at all costs.

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by Derek Zona on Mar 7, 2011 12:00 AM MST up reply actions

I just recall that there was mention in another discussion about how large the number of Oilers prospects are that will be expected to go to OKC next year or the year afterwards. If Lander can play big minutes in Sweden, then he’s probably better off doing so than getting lost in the shuffle in Oklahoma. I guess it depends on how many kids you want to see in OKC and where you’d put Lander in the depth chart (probably fairly high, admittedly.)

by despisethesun on Mar 7, 2011 10:21 AM MST up reply actions

Jamie Lundmark on Lander (Twitter)

For what its worth:

Anton Lander scored biggest goal of the season last night. All around great player and should b on the oiler roster next year @NHLbyMatty
about 8 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone

#Oilers fans should b very excited. Anton Lander is the real deal and ready for the #NHL best young player I hv ever playedwith @NHLbyMatty
about 8 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone

http://twitter.com/JamieLundmark

by Jonathan Froese on Mar 6, 2011 7:14 PM MST reply actions

Gitt'er dun

Come on Stevie T. Sign the boy and send him to OK for the rest of the season. You have 2 days till the Clear day for AHL playoff rosters are due. He needs to be on that roster!

by Rob Dombowsky on Mar 6, 2011 7:20 PM MST reply actions

Underestimation

You guys are underestimating the team we have. If you click the link below you’ll see we’re clearly not the tragedy we once were.

http://espn.go.com/nhl/statistics/team/_/stat/special-teams/sort/penaltyKillPct

That’s right. PK-29th, PP-29th. Not too shabby. Why would we sign Lander, when we can use his roster spot to hold on to someone proven, like JFJ?

by tjosie on Mar 6, 2011 7:29 PM MST reply actions

Can we sign him and play in OKC this season? If yes, it should be done as soon as possible!

Right before I close the door I yell "Pizza's here" into my emplty appartment so the delivery guy doesn't think All that Pizza is for me!

by SumOil on Mar 6, 2011 7:42 PM MST reply actions

He was also the third leading scorer on the team!

Right before I close the door I yell "Pizza's here" into my emplty appartment so the delivery guy doesn't think All that Pizza is for me!

by SumOil on Mar 6, 2011 7:43 PM MST reply actions

SumOil his defensive play disappeared with the increase in scoring. The Oilers drafted him for his defensive play, the big question is does he play center or wing when he gets to the AHL.

by derrickhand on Mar 6, 2011 9:01 PM MST reply actions

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