Player's Profile
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- Name: Niklas Hjalmarsson
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 187 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-06-06
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Eksjo, Sweden
- Acquired: 108th overall, 2005 NHL Entry Draft by Chicago
- Playing In: Pro
Niklas Hjalmarsson
Prospect Grade: 7.0 B (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Johan Nilsson
History
2006-07: He brings a punishing brand of physical hockey to the table, complemented by a sound two-way game from the point. He picked up two goals in 37 games with HV71 this season. He was also a participant for Team Sweden in the WJCs, where, oddly enough, he trumped his Elite League point totals, notching the same two goals, coupled with an assist.
Talent Analysis
Hjalmarsson is the offensively gifted defensemen who likes to join the rush and shoot the puck. He also controls the physical aspect of the game and does not hesitate to play the body when given the opportunity. At times Hjalmarsson overworks the puck and gets lost in his defensive coverage.
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Profile Last Updated: April, 27th 2008
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