BREAKING NEWS: Leafs prospect victor johansson for…
NHL experts are evaluating Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Victor Johansson’s play style, with mixed reviews. Johansson, who has been involved in scrimmage play during the annual rookie development camp, appears uncomfortable playing on the right side, potentially causing bumps in his development. A journalist for Pension Plan Puppets gave a vote of confidence to Johansson’s skates, but was less impressed with his defensive awareness.
Johansson is a fourth round pick in this year’s NHL Entry Draft, and many scouting experts believe that the Leafs selected him way too soon, as he was expected to go a lot further down in the draft. It wouldn’t have shocked many to see him selected all the way down in the seventh round, so experts were struck with shock when they heard that the Leafs were choosing him so soon.
Victor Johansson is only 18-years-old and did participate at the Maple Leafs’ Summer Development Camp in July, however many experts do believe he is far from NHL ready and it’s going to take a lot of work by Leafs management to get him on the right track. Victor Johansson has a very unique stature, as he is extremely tall at 6’2′, but lacks weight, coming in at a measly 147 lbs.
Victor Johansson played in 34 games in Sweden’s junior league for the Leksands IF Jr., and he finished with only two goals and eight points. He was on the ice for more goals for than against, which is a positive sign, as he finished with a nice plus/minus rating of +6.
Source: Maple Leafs Daily
