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Alexander Urbom

Hometown:

Stockholm Sweden

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Birthday: 1990-12-20	Position: D
Eligible for draft: 2009	Shoots: Left
Drafted: 2009	Height: 6-3
Acquired: 3rd round (73rd overall), 2009	Weight: 216 lbs.

Prospect Talent Score

7.0

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Probability of Success

History

2008-09: Alexander Urbom split time this past season between Djurgardens J-20 team and the senior team, recording five goals, six assists and 45 PIM's in only 16 games with the J-20 team. He was held off the scoresheet, aside from 2 PIM's, in 28 games for the senior team. The Devils selected Urbom in the third round of the 2009 NHL draft.

2009-10: Instead of continuing his development overseas, Alexander made the move to North America, dressing up with the Brandon Wheat Kings in 66 regular season games 15 playoff games and 5 tournament matches for the Memorial Cup. He was tally 42 points over that span.

2010-11: Urbom opened the season in New Jersey, appearing in six NHL games as a 19-year old, and then spent most of his first North American pro season with the Devils' AHL affiliate in Albany. Urbom also had two one-game call-ups, including the season finale in which he scored the game-winning goal (his only point of the season) in what could be the last game of Hall of Fame coach Jacques Lemaire's career. In eight NHL games he was -2. In 72 AHL games for Albany he scored 2 goals with 21 assists and was -9 with 64 PMs.

2011-12: Urbom played in five NHL games for New Jersey in December in his second pro season; spending most of the season with the Devils' AHL affiliate Albany. He was plus-one with 1 goal and 9 penalty minutes; averaging 13:35 minutes of ice time with New Jersey. He was with the Devils during the Stanley Cup playoffs but did not appear in any games. In 50 games with the Albany Devils he scored 2 goals with 10 assists and was minus-three with 33 penalty minutes.

Talent Analysis

Urbom is a physically imposing player who is slowly learning how to use this trait to his advantage after two full seasons in the AHL. He was deployed in a more defensive role last season, which helped him refine and simplify his game in his own end. He is sound positionally and doesn‘t get caught running around nearly as much as he used to. Urbom is a mobile and efficient skater in all directions and is not afraid to lead the rush offensively. His shot is above-average and he times his pinches along the wall and into the slot well to try and create scoring opportunities for himself.

Future

Urbom is an above-average, two-way defense prospect at doesn’t appear to need much more minor league seasoning and could push for NHL duty as soon as this season. He’s a potential second-pairing defenseman who plays a style similar to that of fellow Swede and current Devils defenseman Henrik Tallinder.

News & Features

New Jersey Devils top 20 brimming with pro-ready defensemen

by HF Staff

May 22nd, 2013

Photo: Defenseman Jon Merrill remains the top prospect for the New Jersey Devils. Merrill recently signed an NHL contract after playing three years at the University of Michigan. (courtesy of Scott A. Schneider/Getty Images)

An important summer approaches for the New Jersey Devils organization. With a plethora of free agents that may or may not be re-signed, the organization may give its minor league and junior prospects an opportunity to crack the NHL lineup.

Team Rankings: Columbus Blue Jackets feature improved prospect pool after busy off-season

by HF Staff

December 3rd, 2012

Photo: Though the Columbus Blue Jackets added several important prospects this past off-season, none were more prominent than defenseman Ryan Murray, who was selected second overall in the 2012 NHL Draft. (Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Below is the bottom third of the NHL Team Rankings in terms of prospects as voted on by Hockey's Future staff. To determine the ranking, each team's entire prospect pool was taken into consideration. For reference, just the top five prospects are listed. To be eligible, a prospect must meet HF's prospect criteria. The rankings are done twice a year, with the second scheduled to be published in the Spring.

New Jersey Devils own deep, diverse group of defensive prospects

by Jared Ramsden

November 8th, 2012

Photo: After paying his dues in the AHL for several seasons, defenseman Alexander Urbom is on the cusp of becoming a NHL quality defender. (Bill Streicher/Icon SMI)

In terms of strengths and weaknesses, not much has changed for the New Jersey Devils organization. They continue to be well stocked on the blue line, which is good for the future because, aside from Adam Larsson and Mark Fayne, the majority of defensman in New Jersey are on the wrong-side of 30. In between the pipes, the Devils have finally started to plan for future and have a solid group of goaltending prospects. Upfront is a bit of a different story. There is some decent depth at wing and center, but in terms of top-six ability, there is not much to get excited about.

Defense and goaltending biggest assets for New Jersey Devils’ prospect pool

by Jared Ramsden

September 6th, 2012

Photo: University of Michigan defenseman Jon Merrill leads a strong and diverse group of New Jersey Devils prospects. (Brace Hemmelgarn/Icon SMI)

The strength of the New Jersey Devils organization continues to reside in the burgeoning stable of defensemen working their way through the system. The addition of 2012 draft pick Damon Severson to a group that already includes Jon Merrill, Alexander Urbom, Eric Gelinas, and Reece Scarlett should have Devils fans frothing at the mouth about what the defense might look like in the near future. That doesn't even include Adam Larsson, who's already established himself at the NHL level.

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