LW Viktor Klingsell - Skellefteå AIK, J18 Nationell (2025 Draft)

[GermanSpitfire]

Viktor Klingsell - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Viktor Klingsell, 2007-02-10 Järfälla, SWE Sweden. Most recently in the J20 Nationell with Skellefteå AIK J20. Complete player biography and stats.

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A kid that has been on my radar for a while now and I thought he deserved his own thread. He is one of the more promising Swedish ‘07’s. Klingsell is a very smart forward that has shown out well for Sweden internationally so far in his young career. He isn’t the most fleet of foot but he makes up for it with his vision and decision making on the ice. He always seems to be in a good position to either make a play. He possesses a good shot that he uses well below the hashmarks. I think he is a very intriguing player to follow moving forward.

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[Nikolajs Sillers]

I hope this kid doesn't hit too many posts or crossbars.

 

[hockeyprospects9]

His game against Björklöven J18 today might be the best I've ever seen him play. I'd recommend you to watch his shifts!

 

[VictorLustig]

Viktor Klingsell - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Viktor Klingsell, 2007-02-10 Järfälla, SWE Sweden. Most recently in the J20 Nationell with Skellefteå AIK J20. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

A kid that has been on my radar for a while now and I thought he deserved his own thread. He is one of the more promising Swedish ‘07’s. Klingsell is a very smart forward that has shown out well for Sweden internationally so far in his young career. He isn’t the most fleet of foot but he makes up for it with his vision and decision making on the ice. He always seems to be in a good position to either make a play. He possesses a good shot that he uses well below the hashmarks. I think he is a very intriguing player to follow moving forward.

No, he’s an excellent skater. One of his main strengths.

 

[hockeyprospects9]

No, he’s an excellent skater. One of his main strengths.

I’d say it’s changed a bit, he’s definitely improved his skating and it’s no longer a noticeable weakness. However I wouldn’t claim he’s an excellent skater, although it looks good against the competition in J18.

 

[VictorLustig]

I’d say it’s changed a bit, he’s definitely improved his skating and it’s no longer a noticeable weakness. However I wouldn’t claim he’s an excellent skater, although it looks good against the competition in J18.

Looks great against the best of his peers in international games.

 

[hockeyprospects9]

Bumped up to “Top Prospect” for the 2025 NHL draft on EP.

 

[hockeyprospects9]

4+4 in 4 games played during the U17's latest tournament in Finland. Looked excellent in the offensive zone as always.

 

[hockeyprospects9]

"Jag ångrar inte gymnasievalet en sekund"

An interview about his choice of moving to Skellefteå one year prior to the regular NIU selection.

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

Top scorer in Hlinka Gretzky Tournament, 12 points in 5 games.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Why isn’t he getting more discussion? Leading this tournament in points is not nothing.

 

[MikeyS]

Where did this kid come from?

 

[theslatcher]

Where did this kid come from?

Järfälla.

 

[hockeyprospects9]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1828772935269847352

 

[OiledUp]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1828772935269847352

Rarely leaves a game without at least a point in juniors, let's see if he can translate that trait to the pro ranks. Pretty good linemates.

 

[theslatcher]

Rarely leaves a game without at least a point in juniors, let's see if he can translate that trait to the pro ranks. Pretty good linemates.

So far so good! Apple on the 1-0 goal.

 

[Frk It]

Are there any significant flaws in his game? Trying to figure out why he does not have more hype.

 

[BKarchitect]

Are there any significant flaws in his game? Trying to figure out why he does not have more hype.

I'd be interested too on hearing more about his game.

Despite his exploits with the national team, he seems to be having a slow start this year in league play compared to some of the other '07 born guys. To be fair, SAIK's J20 team this season does not appear to be very good offensively...

I do wonder as a sub-6-foot winger if ultimately, he will suffer in comparison to guys who have more jam in their game or a more refined two-way approach...Gastrin, Nilson, Genborg, Drott, Westergard and Eriksen (the Norwegain) are all out-producing him and all seem to offer extra "dimensions" to their game.

I always feel like dangling scoring stars like Klingberg and Ihs Wozniak are in danger of being draft year fallers despite production, as scouts dig into what projects best at the highest level. How does Klingberg project is what I am curious about.

 

[Frk It]

I'd be interested too on hearing more about his game.

Despite his exploits with the national team, he seems to be having a slow start this year in league play compared to some of the other '07 born guys. To be fair, SAIK's J20 team this season does not appear to be very good offensively...

I do wonder as a sub-6-foot winger if ultimately, he will suffer in comparison to guys who have more jam in their game or a more refined two-way approach...Gastrin, Nilson, Genborg, Drott, Westergard and Eriksen (the Norwegain) are all out-producing him and all seem to offer extra "dimensions" to their game.

4 goals in 7 games is pretty good.

 

[BKarchitect]

4 goals in 7 games is pretty good.

Yeah, I suppose I was just looking at points and again, I realize junior teams can be uneven in terms of talent allocation.

I just feel if you are a dangling, playmaking, slightly undersized winger - you're going to really have to stand out in your draft season to be a first-round type threat - and there are tons of great prospects in that league this year.

 

[Frk It]

Yeah, I suppose I was just looking at points and again, I realize junior teams can be uneven in terms of talent allocation.

I just feel if you are a dangling, playmaking, slightly undersized winger - you're going to really have to stand out in your draft season to be a first-round type threat - and there are tons of great prospects in that league this year.

Yeah, I am not familiar enough with his game to say. Not sure if he is creating chances for others and they are just not finishing, or if he is not that good of a playmaker. Based on his stats in years prior it looks like he would have both scoring and playmaking ability.

But this is where I am hoping to gain more context on the player. On paper, looks very interesting to me.

Also curious to know how his skating is as a smaller winger, if anyone can comment.

 

[hockeyprospects9]

Yeah, I am not familiar enough with his game to say. Not sure if he is creating chances for others and they are just not finishing, or if he is not that good of a playmaker. Based on his stats in years prior it looks like he would have both scoring and playmaking ability.

But this is where I am hoping to gain more context on the player. On paper, looks very interesting to me.

Also curious to know how his skating is as a smaller winger, if anyone can comment.

Skating I would stylistically compare to someone like Huberdeau