Every Thursday, NHL.com will look ahead to the 2018 NHL Draft with an in-depth profile on one of its top prospects.
Defenseman Mattias Samuelsson of USA Hockey's National Team Development Program Under-18 team got help developing into a top prospect for the 2018 NHL Draft from a very close source.
His father, Kjell Samuelsson, was a defenseman for 14 seasons in the NHL and is in his fifth season as development coach for the Philadelphia Flyers.
Samuelsson using size, pedigree to develop into top prospect
NTDP defenseman improving offensive game, learning from father Kjell
© Courtesy: Rena Laverty, USA Hockey
© Courtesy: Rena Laverty, USA Hockey
© Courtesy: Rena Laverty, USA Hockey