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  • Name: Simon Hjalmarsson
  • Position: LW
  • Shoots: Left
  • Height: 5-11
  • Weight: 169 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1989-02-01
  • Eligible for Draft: 2007
  • Drafted: 2007
  • Hometown: Varnamo, Sweden
  • Acquired: 2nd round (#39 overall), 2007
  • Playing In: Europe

Simon Hjalmarsson

Prospect Grade: 7.0 C  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: Johan Nilsson

History

2006-07: He was among the very best players in the Swedish U20 league, scoring 54 points in 41 games.

Talent Analysis

A very well-rounded player, Hjalmarsson stands out with his speed, technical skills and intensity. He's a good goal scorer with a quick release and above average playmaking ability who has so far produced at all levels.  Although he has plenty of flash offensively, Hjalmarsson is also a hard worker with excellent attitude and penalty killing ability. He needs to become stronger.

Future

Hjalmarsson will remain in Sweden in the immediate future. In years to come, he could develop into a scoring winger in the NHL.

Stats

SEASON   TEAM                                                                                GP G A PTS +/- PIM
2006-07 Västra Frölunda HC Indians (J18 Elit/SWE) 1 2 1 3 - 31
2006-07 Västra Frölunda HC Indians (J18 Allsvenskan/SWE) 2 2 2 4 +1 2
2007 Västra Frölunda HC Indians (J18 Allsvenskan/SWE) 6 3 8 11 +5 2
2006-07 Västra Frölunda HC Indians (J20 Superelit/SWE) 41 31 23 54 +12 91
2007 Västra Frölunda HC Indians (J20 Superelit/SWE) 8 1 1 2 -3 6
2006-07 Gislaveds SK (Division 1 /SWE) 2 0 1 1 0 0
2007 Team Sweden (WJC18)  6 4 5 9 +8 4

 

Profile Last Updated: March, 7th 2008

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