Prospect Info: Elias Salomonsson, 2022 NHL Draft, #55 Overall

[Scheifele55]

Ranked #88 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM

Ranked #48 by FCHOCKEY

Ranked #53 by TSN/BOB McKENZIE

Ranked #56 by MCKEEN'S HOCKEY

Ranked #44 by TSN/CRAIG BUTTON

Ranked #12 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (EU Skaters)

Ranked #36 by RECRUIT SCOUTING

Ranked #49 by DOBBERPROSPECTS

Ranked #52 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY

Ranked #38 by SMAHT SCOUTING

Ranked #37 by THE PUCK AUTHORITY

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[cbcwpg]

Elias Salomonsson — 2022 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Elias Salomonsson is a top prospect for the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The Swedish defender is a high-risk, high-reward prospect with high upside.

thehockeywriters.com

Salomonsson’s talent level is undeniable, he has all of the tools to be an effective, puck-moving, top-four defensemen at the next level, but he has struggled to utilize these tools this season. His defensive issues have also been on full display this season, making him a high-risk, high-reward pick.

“Salomonsson has a high ceiling with his excellent puck-moving ability and playmaking skills. His tool kit offensively is on par with the best defensemen in the draft. Though a lot has been made about his defensive struggles, it will be important to let Salomonsson further develop his top qualities. It would be so easy to ensnare his creative talent with harsh restrictions. Salomonsson’s overall development will probably take longer time than we previously thought. At this point of the season (January 2022), he looks like a player that will require some grooming by the team that drafts him. Even though he could slip to the second round, Salomonsson has a grand upside for a team that is willing to be patient.” – Jacob Smeds, SwedishProspects.com

 

[Scheifele55]

Sportsnet descibes him as having offensive punch with a nasty side. Was suspended this year. For me, he is a highly rated right handed defenseman which the Jets are thin at.

 

[cbcwpg]

Sportsnet descibes him as having offensive punch with a nasty side. Was suspended this year. For me, he is a highly rated right handed defenseman which the Jets are thin at.

Was just for a check from behind.

 

[Guardian17]

 

[Heldig]

One of the best skaters in the draft. Poor hockey IQ.

 

[Guardian17]

 

[Scheifele55]

Elias Salomonsson — 2022 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Elias Salomonsson is a top prospect for the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The Swedish defender is a high-risk, high-reward prospect with high upside.

thehockeywriters.com

Salomonsson’s talent level is undeniable, he has all of the tools to be an effective, puck-moving, top-four defensemen at the next level, but he has struggled to utilize these tools this season. His defensive issues have also been on full display this season, making him a high-risk, high-reward pick.

Love the article they wrote. Salomonsson is another HIGH risk HIGH reward with a HIGH ceiling. Has top 4 dman potential. Needs to work a lot on his defensive game, positioning, reads. Was a potential 1st round selection coming into the season but struggled at times. I would love to see him spend the next few years working on his defensive game.

 

[JetsFan815]

11 goals in 35 games last season as a D man... does this guy have a bomb from the point or something?

 

[LastWordArmy]

Salomonsson has long been seen as one of the top Swedish prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. Once seen as a potential top-10 pick, Salomonsson has slipped a bit in the final rankings. His draft season started at the Hlinka Gretzky where he put up just one assist in five games. Salomonsson helped the Swedish team to a Bronze medal. Playing in the Skelleftea system, Salomonsson spent most of the year in the Under-20 league. He was the top goal scorer amongst defencemen in both the North League (8 goals), and the overall League (11 goals). Overall he had 11 goals and 11 assists for 22 points in 35 games. He also put up one assist in two playoff games.

Elias Salomonsson Scouting Report: 2022 NHL Draft #31

Elias Salomonsson Scouting Report: Long seen as one of the top Swedes in the 2022 Draft, Salomonsson has slipped a bit in final rankings.

lastwordonsports.com

 

[Scheifele55]

11 goals in 35 games last season as a D man... does this guy have a bomb from the point or something?

He has an excellent shot from the point, possessing a powerful slap shot and a good wrist shot. These attributes have made him a mainstay on the Skellefteå AIK J20’s top power-play unit. He’s used them effectively at this level, as he’s tied for the league lead in goals with 11, this total also give him the most goals amongst under-18 players. His well-rounded shot gives him options offensively, he can tee off from the point, but can also creep down into the zone, using his solid wrist shot to beat goalies. An underrated aspect of his shot is his ability to consistently get pucks through traffic, using his skating. He is excellent at gliding across the blue line to change his angle and miss defenders.

 

[snowkiddin]

There's the RHD people were clamoring for.

 

[RustyCat]

Tyson Barrie type of player? Offensive defenceman with some deficiencies in his own end but not a tire fire.

Or Sami Niku type? Offensive defenceman but a black hole in their own end.

 

[WiscoJet]

A little over two weeks away from being a 2023 draft eligible. That is what you want when you have a kid who is unrefined.

 

[surixon]

Seems like a good pick in that slot.

 

[kanadalainen]

Hopefully this kid can become a solid RHD - the offense seems to be there, but will with some improvement to his defensive reads.

 

[Guardian17]

 

[Jimmyjets]

I like the pick. We needed a RHD or 2 and MacKenzie had him rated 53 on his final list so we got him right around that value.

 

[buggs]

Good pick here particularly given the Jets tendency to let their D prospects simmer for a long time. Anyone remember the conversations about Morrissey being a bust for spending 2 (+?) years in the AHL? The Jets perhaps do take maybe too long though with their D prospects - see Heinola, Samberg.

I'd likely put him in the same category as Logan Stanley in some respects in terms of potential. Will he hit his ceiling or will he be 3rd pairing? Either way if he can hit either of those it's likely a win for a pick at 55, versus Stanley in the first round.

Given his age and a little more time to develop this one may well work out.

 

[jetsforever]

Seems like a classic Jets 2nd-rounder

 

[DRW204]

Does he have any top pair potential? Our system is a majority of third pair or borderline nhl potential. Heinola or Samberg id label top4 potential today. Once upon a time thought heinola could be top pair, but not sure anymore.

 

[Guardian17]

 

[surixon]

Does he have any top pair potential? Our system is a majority of third pair or borderline nhl potential. Heinola or Samberg id label top4 potential today. Once upon a time thought heinola could be top pair, but not sure anymore.

Chisholm also has top 4 potential imo.

Hard to say with this guy. He has the skating, retrieval and high end outlet pass skills already. He also has good size, solid defense and a bit of a mean streak in him.

The question is whether he can put his offensive skills together. He has a big shot and is a very gifted passer but hasn't figured out his offensive reads yet. If he can then I definitely can see top 4 upside.

 

[Channelcat]

Really pleased with this pick. He was on my RHD short list.

 

[scelaton]

Described as a "poor man's Erik Karlsson."

He's already at Karlsson's level of defensive mediocrity so he doesn't have far to go!