BLOG: Lennstrom lists skating and vision as his best attributes

EDMONTON, AB - A quick Swede with smooth feet?

Welcome to the club, Theodor Lennstrom, who signed a one-year entry-level contract with the Oilers on Wednesday.

The Oilers organization boasts no shortage of Swedish talent in the form of Oscar Klefbom, Adam Larsson, Joakim Nygard, William Lagesson, Philip Broberg, and now, Lennstrom, who attributes his legwork as his best quality - much like many of his compatriots.

"I think my strongest ability is my skating," Lennstrom said on a video conference with media on Thursday.

"Also, my vision and I fight in every battle. Those are the three best parts of myself, I would say."

Lennstrom is acquainted with Klefbom and played with Nygard for two seasons from 2017-19. Before signing with the Oilers, the left-shot blueliner got a grasp for the organization by chatting with his former teammate, who inked a deal with Edmonton last off-season and signed an extension in February.

"I talked to him a lot before I made my decision," Lennstrom said of Nygard. "He told me so many good things about the organization, the fans and everything."

Oilers President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Ken Holland has mined plenty of European talent in recent years and told the Stockholm product what he's anticipating.

"We had a good conversation," Lennstrom said. "He expects from me hard work and to come prepared."

Lennstrom worked hard during the '19-20 schedule with Frolunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League, where the 25-year-old posted three goals and 12 assists for 15 points in the regular season.

The 6-foot-1, 190-pounder followed it up by playing a big part in helping Frolunda win the Champions Hockey League, scoring three goals and five points towards a championship.

"That was the best feeling in my hockey career. Maybe second now after signing with Edmonton," Lennstrom said.

While there will be some comfort knowing there are a few familiar faces with him in the organization, Lennstrom is looking forward to rounding out his game in the hope he can don Oilers gear like his fellow Swedes.

"I've been watching the NHL for a long time. You have to make quicker decisions. As well, in the battle areas, I think it's a little bit tougher than in the Swedish Hockey League," he said.

"Just the opportunity to come to a team like Edmonton and the NHL, that's been my dream for a long time. It's very exciting and feels unreal."