Vilmer Alriksson

January 2024 – After spending his entire young career in his home country of Sweden, Alriksson has finally decided, this season following his draft, that it was time to move to North America. It’s not surprising that the big winger has struggled to elevate his game in the OHL this season. In 45 games with Guelph, Alriksson has scored nine goals and provided 15 assists for a total of 24 points. While this performance isn’t catastrophic considering his situation, there is still room for improvement, especially in even-strength goals where he has scored only three. Cedrick Blais-Turcotte

June 2023 – Alriksson has been drafted 107th overall by the Vancouver Canucks. One thing jumps off the page immediately – his size. You read that right, the 18-year-old Swede comes in at a towering 6-foot-6 and can bring a pinch of offensive to the table, at least at the J20 level. For now, he should be considered a long-term European project, so make sure to check back before assuming fantasy relevance. Dave Hall