| Draft Type | Round | Pick | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projection | 2 | 34 |
An offensively gifted two-way centre who dominated the top junior league early on received a call-up early on. Sets up his teammates in scoring positions from anywhere on the rink. Displays quick acceleration, quick agile feet, decisive reaction, and the smarts to slow the play and freeze defenders while he surveys his options. Shows hockey smarts to hold pucks the second longer, drawing passing players to him and opening chance of extending plays to his linemates. Possessions a good wrist shot which he use with accuracy from the slot for good scoring chances. Also has a good snap shot, and a nice one touch shot, and is confident he can make an impact with his possessions. Intercepts passes and forces turn overs with his forecheck. Excells in teh games that has less contact. Overall, a mature two-way center which the team can rely on in any game situation, and as a penalty killer. Was the alternate captain of Sweden's Glinka-Gretsky tourney team. He oft-times wants to blow the zone prematurely, and will need to improve his defensive positioning.
--Bill Płaczek--
