Melvin Fernström

February 2025 – Fernström was dealt to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Marcus Pettersson trade. He’s bounced between Örebro’s SHL and J20 teams and has been impressive in both. Unquestionably, Fernström has dominated the J20 when he’s played there. In just 12 games, he’s netted 11 goals and 18 points and controls the game. In the SHL, the staggering point totals aren’t there, but Fernström’s shot and offensive potential are still on display. His skating and defensive instincts need work, but if those get addressed, the Penguins may have a player who could factor into the NHL plans. Nick Orr

July 2024 – Fernström was selected 93rd overall by the Vancouver Canucks. Mark Henry

February 2024 – Fernström’s production has jumped off the page in J20 this season, but the tape leaves us a bit more skeptical. He’s a skilled shooter, making the most of the perimeter scoring chances J20 defenses routinely afford, but his lack of defensive and transition involvement limits his impact at this stage. While the finishing skill and flashes of creativity and handling skill are enticing, his overall toolkit has yet to take shape, which kept him as an HM on our rankings. Sebastian High