There has long been an Aleksander Barkov-lite quality to ANTON LUNDELL, and with Barkov injured last season, it would have been the ideal campaign for the 24-year-old to prove himself capable of being a first-line pivot or top-tier second-line center. However, the returns were marginal. Lundell only modestly upped his per-game output and fell short of cresting the 20-goal or 50-point plateaus. He is primed to play with high-caliber wingers, however, so there’s still room for him to take another step forward.
