Colorado Avalanche Prospect Watch: NCAA/Europe

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D Anton Lindholm (Skellefteå, SHL)

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Draft: 2014, 144th overall pick
Age: 20
HF Talent Evaluation: 6.5 D
2014-2015 stats:

GP G A P PIM +/-
35 0 7 7 35 12

2014-2015 recap:
Anton Lindholm‘s first pro season was alright. But that is it. He has to learn a lot — his offensive game needs to improve and his game needs to become more physical, if he wants to play in North America. Playing in the Swedish top-league and the European Champions League will be great for his development, though. Lindholm has also played five games for Malmö in the Allsvenskan, recording a goal and two assists.

2015-2016 outlook:
Lindholm will need much more time in Sweden before he can make the jump — if he can make it at all.