Sweden
Joel Nystrom
Strong skater who plays big minutes for one of the better teams in the SHL. Defense is ahead of offense, but the offense has some indications that show room for growth and potential. Could play NHL games later down the line.
Theo Wallberg
High upside, big-bodied, left-shot defenseman. A solid skater with a good first pass.
Erik Påhlsson
A creative center with pro size, skill, and vision who plays a good 200-foot game that can contribute to the power play and penalty kill.
Isak Posch
Successful NCAA netminder with prerequisite size but a short track record.
Oskar Bäck
Bäck is a pass first, two-way centerman who doesn’t excel in any particular area but is adequate in many (ie. skating, puck protection, acceleration and shot). He will not be a volume shooter at the next level and his low PIM totals will not give him any added value in leagues that count that statistic.
Linus Eriksson
An intelligent and defensively capable pivot who could forge a long-term NHL career and a bottom-six center.
Marcus Gidlöf
A massive goalie who needs to refine many of his details and habits but could go high on draft day and develop well.
Simon Forsmark
Puck-moving blueliner with good size and decent mobility. Needs to improve his off-puck game as he gains experience.
Kevin Reidler
Big bodied netminder with good lateral movement for a big man. Good positionally downlow, pucks find a way to hit him in tight. Can look awkward at times with pucks in his feet.