Linus Eriksson

April 2024 – Eriksson is a highly-intelligent centerman who could easily jump a dozen or more spots by the time our final rankings roll around. His tools aren’t particularly difference-making factors, but his level of composure, reading of the game, and 200-foot off-puck habits have enabled him to play really reliable minutes in HockeyAllsvenskan this season and make him quite a projectable bottom-six NHLer. His motor is high and consistent, and his off-puck positioning has consistently created advantages on both sides of the pick against professional competition. He is a capable system player who applies a ton of defensive pressure, whether it be on the forecheck or against the cycle. (April Rankings: #65) Sebastian High