Player's Profile
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- Name: Carl Klingberg
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 205 lbs
- Birthdate: 1991-01-28
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: Goteborg, Sweden
- Acquired: 2009 by ATL
- Playing In: Europe
Carl Klingberg
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09 The big strapping winger spent most of the year with Frolunda Jr. in the Swedish under-20 league, scoring 13 goals and 13 assists in 35 games. With the Frolunda Elite team, he recorded two goals and one assist in 10 games.
Klingberg came over for Thrashers prospect camp over the summer.
Talent Analysis
An extremely hardworking player with top notch skating skills. Klingberg has very good size and accelerates incredibly well. He likes to drive to the net and although technical skills and hockey sense are slightly above average, at best, he creates a lof of scoring chances simply by using his quick feet.
Furthermore, Klingberg forechecks with great intensity and is a pain in the butt to face with his aggressive and physical play. He has good timing in his hits and takes good care of his responsibilities in all three zones. Could develop into a decent scoring forward, but is perhaps more likely to become an excellent role and checking line player.
Future
He is slated to continue his development in the Swedish Elite League for another two years.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: August, 24th 2009
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