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Fantasy Summary

Defensive minded blueliner with a quality point shot and understated offensive instincts. Continuing to improve his pace and play-reading abilities will help him reach his potential as a top-four defenseman.


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June 2025 – Likely AHL-bound for 2024-25, Lindstein had a successful stint in the SHL against men as a 19-year-old. He was on the bottom pairing, but still managed nine points in 44 games. He is looking to bulk up his 6-1 frame this offseason, but regardless, the Blues will want him to get used to the North American ice before bringing him up. He had four points in seven games for Team Sweden at the WJC and logged a ton of ice time. He still tries moves that work against his peers, but wouldn’t work against bigger, faster opponents. That will take an adjustment. With Torey Krug unlikely to play, if the Blues don’t bring in another body via free agency this summer, Lindstein may get a few looks in the season ahead. – Dobber

September 2023 – Lindstein’s offensive contributions were non-existent in three games at the World Junior Summer Showcase, as he failed to score a single point. This was a deception considering he produced a point per game last season in U18 tournaments. The reason for this could be the upgraded competition level since this tournament was U20. Alternatively, it could also be due to the tournament’s brevity and the team’s lack of chemistry. Cedrick Blais-Turcotte 

July 2023 – Despite a lack of production, Lindstein managed to play 32 games in the SHL last season. He was the youngest player on Brynas IF, and when he played against competition his age, he showed some offensive flair. Before bringing him to North America, the Blues will most likely let him play at least another season or two in the SHL, so he can gain as much experience as possible. Cedrick Blais-Turcotte

June 2023 – Lindstein has been selected 29th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2023 NHL Draft. Curtis Rines

September 2022 – Lindstein frequently handles the puck behind the net while his team is changing lines. While patience is generally not a negative trait, Lindstein takes long periods of time that will not be afforded to him if he continues this role at the men’s level. He needs to add more pace to this transitional play, but it should be noted that this is partially a reflection of his teammates and his club’s overall game strategy. 

While he tends to accumulate more assists than goals, Lindstein’s shot should not be ignored. Many of his assists are tip-ins or accurate passes to the slot. While being an offensively talented player, Lindstein is also responsible with his positioning. He shifts laterally along the blue line to keep the puck in the offensive zone, occasionally skating farther in to follow a shot, though he typically stays above the faceoff circles once his team controls play in the zone. He is almost always the first player back in the defensive zone and has good footwork when he needs to transition in reverse. On defense, Lindstein could use a bit more muscle, but that doesn’t stop him from being aggressive. No matter if he’s along the boards or trying to move a screen, he holds his own in physical play. 

Lindstein is an effortless skater with a fluid stride, but I find that he doesn’t use his power enough at the junior level, particularly. The SHL certainly challenges him to up the tempo more. His explosiveness is a core aspect of many of his scoring plays, so utilizing that skill would further his success. Alexa Potack

Attributes
Fantasy Upside 7.2
NHL Certainty 8.0
Country SWE
Position D
Roster Type Minors
Shoot/Glove Left
Date of Birth January 5, 2005
Height 6‘1”
Weight 180 lbs
Drafted 2023 Round 1; Overall: 29
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Stats – Frozen Tools – Profile on FT

SeasonLeagueTeamGPGAPTSPIM+/-
2024-2025WJC-20Sweden U20704421
2024-2025SHLBrynas IF4445969
2023-2024WJC-20Sweden U20726809
2023-2024J20 NationellBrynas IF J20202206
2023-2024HockeyAllsvenskanBrynas IF4941115413
2022-2023WJC-18Sweden U18714508
2022-2023SHLBrynas IF321120-3
2022-2023J20 NationellBrynas IF J201425746
2022-2023Hlinka Gretzky CupSweden U18515600
2021-2022WJC-18Sweden U18500020
2021-2022SHLBrynas IF120110-2
2021-2022J20 NationellBrynas IF J20341344-13
2021-2022J18 RegionBrynas IF J18435800
2021-2022J18 NationellBrynas IF J18401101
2020-2021U16 RegionBrynas IF U16100000
2020-2021TV-PuckenGastrikland321300
2020-2021J18 RegionBrynas IF J18906600
2019-2020U16 SMBrynas IF U16302200
2019-2020U16 ElitBrynas IF U161943700
2019-2020TV-PuckenGastrikland822400
2019-2020J18 ElitBrynas IF J18201100
2019-2020J18 AllsvenskanBrynas IF J18200000

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