Prospect Info: 2024 Draft 176th Overall Charlie Forslund

[Christien]

Swedish kid with some size. 6'3, 212 lbs, who plays LW. He was pretty highly rated in Hockey Prospect's Black Book. Their scout, Brad Allen, says he is a "hidden gem." Strong shot. From what I understand, he came out of nowhere until last season and impressed some scouts.

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[Fyodorov]

played in the third level men's league, but quite well

 

[lhsgolf19]

This pick is really intriguing

Big kid who plays for Mora’s U20 team

 

[Realgud]

This pick is really intriguing

Big kid who plays for Mora’s U20 team

Will play, as he hasn't played there yet.

 

[Killerjas]

Late bloomer, dominated in U20 for Falu, who play in a tier below the U20's of Frolunda etc.
Got send to the men's team for Falu.

Next year will go to Mora, playing in the U20's. Great shot but a total project. I like the risk/reward here

 

[lhsgolf19]

Will play, as he hasn't played there yet.

I know, typed it wrong

 

[Dotter]

Hakan gem

 

[Michael Brand Eggs]

I was super psyched as soon as I saw this:

Forslund’s got some credibility as a dual-threat scorer, but it’s his shot that really stands out as his most potent weapon. He pairs that wicked release with a knack for popping into soft ice and creating opportunities to use it away from the puck. -EliteProspects 2024 NHL Draft Guide

 

[Holden Caufield]

This is the kind of late round flyer you love to see. Big upside. Interesting prospect.

 

[Gniwder]

Yeah, this is the kind of big swing I like to see in later rounds.

 

[Run the Jewels]

I do like the size, Euro-ness and offensive potential. Can he skate pretty well? Being able to find quiet / open spots is a good sign if he's not much of a skater. Be interesting to see how he looks as he faces increasingly tougher competition.

 

[ScoutGuy99]

Quoting myself here since I love this kid, you all got a gem:

Here is a video I put together a couple of months ago before his height/weight were updated. HockeyEttan footage is not perfect but hopefully it gives a good sense of what he is about as a player:



A more full report I wrote up at that time when his commitment to Mora had just been inked:

One of the most intriguing prospects to play for a HockeyEttan (Swedish men's third tier) team in recent years... hearkens back to the days of Alex Edler and Henrik Zetterberg, who both made their names on the same circuit when it was called Division 1... tall, rangy forward earned a late-season promotion from Falu IF's junior club and immediately found success at the pro level with 23 points in 22 combined regular season and playoff games... has two primary modes of attack... first, as a wide-out scoring winger with a knack for disappearing into space before flashing impressive shot power and accuracy from almost anywhere inside the offensive zone... also serves as a pestilent net front presence thanks to his size, strength, and deft touch in tight... in general, supports play well even without possession thanks to his sublime sense of positioning... despite being just 17 years old for most of the year, quickly earned a reputation as a physical specimen who can bull opponents off the puck with ease... this trait helps him to be a positive factor defensively as well... by far the greatest area of concern is from the knees down... while Forslund possesses a wide, strong skating base along with a powerful straight-line stride, his first step is a significant liability at present... fortunately, as players like Mark Stone and Jason Robertson have demonstrated, this is an issue that can be corrected with time and proper coaching... given that deficiency- as well as questions over his level of competition- Forslund went unranked at year's end by Central Scouting... regardless, his upside as a potential top-six forward is eminent... in addition to attracting visits from NHL scouts, signed with the storied Mora IK organization in early May after fielding several competitive offers... will begin 2024-25 in Sweden's top junior league, but could see time with Mora's senior team in Allsvenskan sooner rather than later.

 

[Realgud]

Potentially the best pick value-wise. Curious to see how he does next year!

 

[SantosHalper]

Great, great, great pick, i predicted that that Wings would pick him in the 7th but 6th is fine. I like his tools and he has potential, could be next Johan Franzen or Johan Ryno but i like this a lot.

 

[SantosHalper]

https://sites.google.com/view/upsidehockey/2024-nhl-draft-prospect-profiles#h.tn1okk91875n

 

[Dotter]

Watched the Draper interview and he scouted this kid on Hakan's suggestion. Draper was going to see a different kid to play (at a different club) who was scratched, so Hakan called him and said "Forsund is playing, go check him out". So Draper said he went deep into Sweden to watch the kid and he stood out.

Video can be found on Youtube or I can link it here

 

[SantosHalper]

Watched the Draper interview and he scouted this kid on Hakan's suggestion. Draper was going to see a different kid to play (at a different club) who was scratched, so Hakan called him and said "Forsund is playing, go check him out". So Draper said he went deep into Sweden to watch the kid and he stood out.

Video can be found on Youtube or I can link it here

Just like with Datsyuk.......