| Perttu
Lindgren |
Born: August 26, 1987 in Tampere, Finland
Height/Weight: 6-0/185 pounds
Position: Center
Shoots: Left
Drafted by the Dallas Stars in the 3rd round (75th overall) of the 2005
NHL Entry Draft |
| 2007-08 season |
| In his first season in North America, Lindgren
registered 10 goals and 24 assists in 69 games with the Iowa of the AHL.
|
| Background |
| Scored four goals and had 22 assists in 43 games for Ilves in
Finland's SM-Liiga in 2006-07. Had four goals, two assists and a plus-four rating
in seven playoff games. Tied for the tournament lead with ten points
(two goals, eight assists) in six games for Finland at the 2007 World
Junior Championship. ... In 2005-06 was the Outstanding Rookie in Finland's SM-Liiga after putting up 13
goals, 24 assists and a plus-14 rating in 51 games with Ilves. Had no
points in four playoff games. Had two goals, four assists and a
plus-five rating in six games for Finland at the 2006 World Junior
Championship. Five of the points and the plus-rating came in one game
against Norway. ... Scored 12 goals and had 29 assists in 38 games playing junior hockey
for Ilves in Finland during the 2004-05 season. Had 17 points (seven
goals, ten assists) in ten playoff games. He had no points in two games
for Ilves in Finland's top the league....Was ranked 22nd among European skaters by Central Scouting for the
2005 NHL Entry Draft... was ranked 121st overall by International
Scouting and 240th overall by Red Line Report.... |
| Scouting Report |
| Skilled center with outstanding offensive abilities. Good playmaker
with good scoring touch as well. Solid skater who handles the puck well.
Doesn't have great size but doesn't shy away from physical play and
going to the net. Excellent work ethic. Plays hard in all three zones
and has shown improvement in defensive aspects of the game. |
| Quotable |
"A skilled and crafty pivot .. really makes things happen with the
puck on his stick .. good at dissecting ongoing offensive situations."
McKeen's Hockey
|
| Stats |
| Season |
Team |
GP |
G |
A |
Pts |
PIM |
| 2004-05 |
Ilves (Finland, Jr.) |
38 |
12 |
29 |
41 |
2 |
| 2005-06 |
Ilves (Finland) |
51 |
13 |
24 |
37 |
16 |
| 2006-07 |
Ilves (Finland) |
43 |
4 |
22 |
26 |
38 |
| 2007-08 |
Iowa (AHL) |
69 |
10 |
24 |
34 |
6 |
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