Linus Eriksson | DRAFT

ESSENTIALS

RANKING: 10th EU Skater (Central Scouting)
POSITION: C
AMATEUR CLUB: Djurgärdens IF, HockeyAllsvenskan
HEIGHT: 6-0
WEIGHT: 184
SHOOTS: L
COUNTRY: SWE
2023-24 STATS: Djurgärdens IF: 29 GP, 3 G, 8 A, 11 PTS, -1, 10 PIM; Djurgärdens IF J20: 25 GP, 5 G, 16 A, 21 PTS, +15, 8 PIM

SCOUTING REPORTS

"He's a well-rounded center. Eriksson is a strong skater who creates offense with speed and has the transition game to be a quality pro. He has very good skill and playmaking ability. He is a highly creative player with a pass-first mentality who sees seams well and can generate offense from the perimeter. Eriksson's work ethic is good enough. I wouldn't call him the type who is going to run over opponents, but he gets to the inside and gives an honest effort every night. He was also the captain for his Swedish age group." - Corey Pronman, The Athletic

"Linus leads by example on the ice first and foremost. He's good all around as well. Now that he's had this senior experience with Djurgarden, he's only grown even more." - Johan Rosén, SWE U18 head coach

"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." - *Sebastian High, Dobber Prospects Head Scout*

Photo Credit: Josefin Degerman