Player's Profile
- Name: Dick Axelsson
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 198 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-04-25
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Stockholm, Sweden
- Acquired: 62nd overall, 2006 Entry Draft, by Detroit
- Playing In: Europe
Dick Axelsson
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Johan Nilsson
History
2005-06: Played for Huddinge.
Axelsson was a surprise pick in the second round last year, but he has shown signs of good things to come for the Red Wings. He started the season on a tryout contract with Djurgården, but it would soon be clear that he was there to stay. Unfortunately his former team, Huddinge, couldn't come to terms with Djurgården regarding his transfer, which caused him to miss much of the early-season action.
Once he decided to return to Huddinge, he found himself playing on a poor team without much offensive support. But that didn’t stop him from picking up where he left off last season, on a torrid scoring pace.
Talent Analysis
Axelsson has great size and is an aggressive and physical player. He has good timing in his hits. His skating, the intensity he plays with and his forechecking is quite good. Axelsson's main asset is his hockey sense and he is good at finding passing openings. At the same time he is a good scorer. Technical skills and hands are good. There is room for improvement when it comes to his defensive game and his acceleration.
Future
He’s still another year or two year away from being ready for a move over the pond, but he has tons of potential. Must be signed by June 1, 2008.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: April, 27th 2008
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