This year, there were two Sweden-born players picked in the first round -- center Anton Frondell (No. 3, Chicago Blackhawks) and right wing Victor Eklund (No. 16, New York Islanders), each of Djurgarden in Sweden's second division.
Date: Jun 28, 2025
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Montreal Canadiens Get Noah Dobson For Eight Years In Sign-And-Trade With Islanders
The Islanders, however, selected Victor Eklund, a left winger who was ranked fourth in Tony Ferrari's NHL draft rankings and eighth on Ryan Kennedy's list. They then selected defenseman Kashawn Aitcheson 17th overall. Not only is he a very physical defenseman, but he also joined the rush on OHL Barr
Date: Jun 27, 2025
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Penguins select Benjamin Kindel with 11th overall pick in 2025 NHL draft
The Penguins elected to draft center Benajmin Kindel from the WHL. Its a bit off the board in the sense that others like Victor Eklund, Kashawn Aitcheson and Jackson Smith were linked to Pittsburgh in the pre-draft process but Kyle Dubas and the Pens decided to go in a different direction.
Date: Jun 27, 2025
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Blackhawks draft forward Anton Frondell, a 'tank on the ice,' with No. 3 pick
Frondell, who was described as a tank on the ice at the combine by fellow first-round pick Victor Eklund, is a power forward who could become a solid complementary piece for Connor Bedard or Frank Nazar in years to come.
Date: Jun 27, 2025
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Misa, Frondell on What It Would Mean If Sharks Pick Them
I think Victor will get disappointed. He wants to play with his brother, he smiled, referring to Djurgardens teammate Victor Eklund and his older brother, San Jose Sharks star winger William Eklund.
Date: Jun 26, 2025
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NHL conference finals: What stands out about 4 remaining teams’ rosters?
best players in Blake and Jarvis. Jarvis is a tremendous skater and competitor with great natural skill. Hes the dream outcome for a small winger given his consistent postseason success. If a team takes Victor Eklund high in the draft, they are hoping for a Jarvis/Logan Stankoven type of outcome.