Prospect Info: 2024 138th Overall - Joel Svensson

24 goals in 25GP as a J-20 19 yr old but only 8a..Clearly more sniper than playmaker.
The KD emphasis on good skaters..

Hard to getca full read on hom because he missed sone games with injuries AND played in 3 leagues which probaly stifled his development .


So onviouslyvHawks felt there was more upside



..but it looks like a longetvterm project to see if he can round out his game with better llaymakingb. ...
 
As a Växjö Lakers fan and Chicago Blackhawks fan I like this pick a lot. Joel Svensson probably won't ever play in the NHL but if the stars align and he hit his ceiling he could be a good middle six complimentary winger.

Joels strengths are his shot and his offensive positioning. He knows where to be and when to be there, which is a highly valuable skill. He also had one of the higher goals per game ratios of all time in the Swedish junior league this season which is very impressive.

Joel will probably start out as an extra forward for Växjö and play some exhibition games and in the Champions Hockey League. Barring no injuries he will most likely be loaned out to a team in Hockeyallsvenskan and play in a middle six role there when the regular season begins. Due to the weaker Swedish WJC team this year he is a candidate to make the team so you guys will get the possibility to watch him more there.
 
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