NHL.com profiled him back in February. Here's a sampling of that feature:
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.
"We have father/son talks like any other relationship, but there's other times where it's business and he'll act like I'm one of his players, tell me what I'm doing wrong or what I need to do better," Mattias said. "I know it's out of pure love so I don't take offense by any of it. I know it's good for my career."
So far, it's been good enough to earn Mattias the No. 17 spot on NHL Central Scouting's midterm ranking of North American skaters.
"He utilizes his size as a strength," director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr said. "Defensively he stands out. He understands the role. He plays within his means. He moves well for his size, he doesn't over-handle the puck. He does know how to utilize his size asset and he does know how to utilize it within the rules. He doesn't go out of his way to run guys, hit guys. His 1-on-1 game, he makes sure he handles his checks. On the defensive side of the puck he's responsible with it."
Samuelsson is committed to continuing his development at Western Michigan University next season, but NTDP coach Seth Appert is confident that he will follow his father into the NHL.
"Mattias Samuelsson is going to be a top-three defenseman on some NHL team for the next 15-plus years," Appert said. "He's going to eat minutes, he's going to help you win and he's going to be miserable to play against."
Round 4, Pick 1 (94th Overall)MATEJ PEKAR
Position: Center
Team: Muskegon (USHL)
Height: 6'0" // Weight: 170 lbs.
Shoots: Left
WRITTEN FEATURE: Pekar 'never imagined' being drafted into NHL