Simon Bertilsson

History

2007-08: Suited up with Brynas IF Gavle U20, posting decent numbers. Appeared in games with Sweden’s U17 and U18 national teams.

2008-09: Played for Brynas IF Gavle as well as its champion U20 squad. Also played for Team Sweden in the U18 World Championships on the top unit.

HF’s pre-draft feature on Bertilsson.

2009-10: Continuing his play with Brynas, Bertilsson managed 4 points in 32 games and saw three games of action at the World Juniors.

Talent Analysis

Bertilsson is a skilled and mobile defenseman with above average hockey sense. He has good attitude and impressive timing in his play. An all-around defenseman that contributes at both ends, but sometimes tends to be a tad risky with the puck and he could also use some additional strength. Plays with authority and leads his team. Should become a solid player defensively with some offensive skills to go.  Likes to hit and play physically.

Future

Probably more of a defensive defenseman.