C Linus Eriksson - Djurgårdens IF J18, J18 Region (2024, 58th, FLA)

[MMC]

This Swedish center was just added to the Top Prospects section of EP for the 2024 draft and I didn't find a thread for him. Can someone tell me more about him?

Linus Eriksson at eliteprospects.com

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[PuckPoise]

Very smart two-way center, forming a super duo with Victor Eklund, brother of William.

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

Strong U18 torunament wih 7 points. 4th in tournament scoring,

 

[hockeyprospects9]

Eriksson was outstanding against Södertälje, wonder if he's played himself to a permanent roster spot now.

 

[theslatcher]

And he has potted his first Allsvenskan goal off a nice shot.

 

[theslatcher]

Will center Djurgården's top line today.

 

[hockeyprospects9]

The Toni Kroos of hockey

 

[hockeyprospects9]

https://x.com/tv4_hockey/status/1750960289267294719?s=46&t=gfUc7MU7rHvOxD2dpjn4SA

Snipe

 

[Predatore]

4 goals in 6 games in the HockeyAllsvenskan playoffs. Really liking his play this season and he is making a good case of being selected much higher than various rankings have him at. May not have many stand-out-skills other than hockey sense, but he does everything well IMO.

"Unfortunately", he will likely miss the U18 WJC since his team is headed for the finals.

 

[hockeyprospects9]

4 goals in 6 games in the HockeyAllsvenskan playoffs. Really liking his play this season and he is making a good case of being selected much higher than various rankings have him at. May not have many stand-out-skills other than hockey sense, but he does everything well IMO.

"Unfortunately", he will likely miss the U18 WJC since his team is headed for the finals.

I get the sense that Rosén is willing to wait it out, even if they’ll miss a couple games.

 

[De Montreal]

Pronman has him 26 in his mock

 

[shotvalley]

Pronman has him 26 in his mock

Ok

 

[De Montreal]

Ok

Wheeler is ranking him at 47

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Impressive 17 year old season Allsvenskan production. Likely 2nd rounder

 

[Kipper933]

Eriksson is a very cerebral player, few missteps in his game, his defensive play is at an advanced level, and as a centerman is about a good as you could expect defensively at this age. Offensively, he's pretty good at converting chances and seizing openings to jump start the rush. Eriksson is vigilant with regaining puck control and his hustle along the boards, high compete.

Comparing Eriksson to Dvorsky's play in Allsvenskan a year ago, Eriksson looks like a much more natural C and more effective at creating and converting offensive chances.

Could slip in to round 1.

 

[MMC]

Welcome to Florida

 

[behemolari]

good pick, happy for him

 

[hockeyprospects9]

Apparently playing for Timrå IK in the SHL 2025/26 regardless if Djurgården are promoted.

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

Sounds like his contract with DIF was terminated

Chocken: Lämnar Djurgården för Timrå

Sportbladet har avslöjat att Linus Eriksson är klar för Timrå till nästa säsong. Hockeysverige skriver nu att den 18-årige centertalangen gör flytten omgående.

www.aftonbladet.se

 

[hockeyprospects9]

Sounds like his contract with DIF was terminated

Chocken: Lämnar Djurgården för Timrå

Sportbladet har avslöjat att Linus Eriksson är klar för Timrå till nästa säsong. Hockeysverige skriver nu att den 18-årige centertalangen gör flytten omgående.

www.aftonbladet.se

Probably not what he wanted there..