D Elias Salomonsson - Skelleftea AIK J20, J20 Nationell (2022, 55th, WPG)

[74 others]

I am sure the Habs will give a serious look at this guy because all our promising prospects on D are left-handed.

 

[Eye of Ra]

Expect him to make the U20 World Juniors next season as well.

Do you still expect him to make it?

Grans
Edvinsson
A.Olsson
Andrae
Nyström
Wallinder
Forsmark
Styf
Lööf
Myrenberg
Hävelid

Lots of good d fighting for a spot.

 

[NHL Dude 120]

Imagine a pairing of

Chabot-Salomonsson

Is he better with an offensive Dmen or does he need a shutdown partner?

 

[QJL]

Do you still expect him to make it?

Grans
Edvinsson
A.Olsson
Andrae
Nyström
Wallinder
Forsmark
Styf
Lööf
Myrenberg
Hävelid

Lots of good d fighting for a spot.

I’d take the 7 bolded ^ + Salomonsson

 

[Eye of Ra]

I’d take the 7 bolded ^ + Salomonsson

then you are not watching shl. joel nyström has been amazing. he must be on the team.

 

[swedishprospects]

Salomonsson is one of the hardest D-men to rank in the draft. Such a talented prospect. Can really take over games at times when he carries the puck up ice. Still struggling defensively though. All of this is mental, so if a team can guide him through those woods, they can have a really good player at hand

Looking forward to see his development during the second half of the season.
Here's what I think of him as of January 2022.
Scouting Report: Elias Salomonsson - swedishprospects.com

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

Only 3 games in SHL this season, but he's in the lineup tonight for Skellefteå.

 

[simonedvinsson]

Only 3 games in SHL this season, but he's in the lineup tonight for Skellefteå.

Did you get a chance to watch him play? He's really impressed me in the games I've watched lately.

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

Signed SHL-contract with Skellefteå (2 years)

 

[Thechozen1]

I’ve hear Hjallmarsson as a comparison for style of play. For those that have watched him, would that be accurate?

 

[VictorLustig]

I’ve hear Hjallmarsson as a comparison for style of play. For those that have watched him, would that be accurate?

No, completely different styles.

 

[Preds666]

Previously one of my favourite D prospects, but has gone from an offensive minded defenseman to a more defense-first-type of guy from what I have seen recently. What I like; looks solid in his own end and makes few mistakes. What I do not like, not showing nearly the same offensive game and smartness as he has previous seasons. Was a treat to watch on the blue line at U16/U17 level, but not showing the same confidence or decision making now... a year later.

Difficult to speculate about his upside IMO. Would be surprised if he lasts past the second round, though.

 

[LastWordArmy]

Salomonsson has long been seen as one of the top Swedish prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. Once seen as a potential top-10 pick, Salomonsson has slipped a bit in the final rankings. His draft season started at the Hlinka Gretzky where he put up just one assist in five games. Salomonsson helped the Swedish team to a Bronze medal. Playing in the Skelleftea system, Salomonsson spent most of the year in the Under-20 league. He was the top goal scorer amongst defencemen in both the North League (8 goals), and the overall League (11 goals). Overall he had 11 goals and 11 assists for 22 points in 35 games. He also put up one assist in two playoff games.

Elias Salomonsson Scouting Report: 2022 NHL Draft #31

Elias Salomonsson Scouting Report: Long seen as one of the top Swedes in the 2022 Draft, Salomonsson has slipped a bit in final rankings.

lastwordonsports.com

 

[MMC]

Welcome to Winnipeg

 

[MardyBum]

Add an SHL championship to it.

Turns 20 in August.

Would not be surprised to see him step into a sheltered NHL role next season (with an adjustment to coaching brains for the Jets )

 

[Preds666]

Yeah. Great playoffs by Salomonsson. So solid and calm with the puck. Will definitely have a long career as an NHLer. Second pairing, I would guess.

 

[Huffer]

Very excited to have him come over next season.

He's been a guy quite a few of us have been very high on for a while.

 

[cg98]

I think he spends the year with the Moose next season, but im excited for him to finally join the fold. That 2020 draft is the gift that keeps giving.

 

[Pavels Dog]

I was pretty mixed on him this season. But really strong playoffs, that’s a good sign.

 

[EK47]

With any luck we might see him at the worlds, I don’t think there are any better Swedish options in Europe for a third pairing.

 

[CrosbyStaalsAndNash]

Josh Morrissey's future D partner

 

[Whileee]

Nice interview with his SHL coach (also coaches Sandin-Pellika). Raves about Salomonsson. Says he was one of the top few players in the SHL playoffs overall, and was part of the best D pairing in the playoffs. Wouldn't be surprised if he makes the NHL next season. He's still 19 years old. Says he would definitely deserve to be a 1st round pick in a redraft.

Link from Illegal Curve below...

Jets at Noon with Cam Poitras and Jim Toth | Is Elias Salomonsson the Winnipeg Jets most impressive prospect? | Illegal Curve Hockey

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Looks like he’s off to a good start in his rookie season in the AHL.

2gp 1g. 2a. +4

How was he been looking so far?? Do you guys figure he will put up a good amount of points?? I read that he also plays physical and hits quite a bit too

 

[JetsFan815]

Looks like he’s off to a good start in his rookie season in the AHL.

2gp 1g. 2a. +4

How was he been looking so far?? Do you guys figure he will put up a good amount of points?? I read that he also plays physical and hits quite a bit too

His 5 on 5 scoring has always been good for a d-man at the SHL level. This is now the first time in years that he's getting PP time so we will see how many points he will put up with the man advantage.