LW Axel Jonsson Fjällby - Djurgårdens IF J20, SuperElit (2016, 147th, WSH, claimed by BUF)

[Anthony Mauro]

Each year DraftBuzz keys in on one or two players that fit our philosophy. In 2014, the two strongest gut ranks were #39 Rourke Chartier and #59 Kevin Labanc. In 2015, it was #61 Troy Terry and #62 Cameron Hebig.

This year, ranked #62 Axel Jonsson Fjällby is one of those players for us. Here is his scouting report from the 2016 DraftBuzz NHL Draft Guide:

AXEL JONSSON FJÄLLBY is a dream SuperElit prospect who has the skill, skating, sense, and passion to hang with top liners. With eyes on other top Swedish juniors, Fjallby was a consistent workhorse who really grew in the J20 playoffs (8PTS in 7GP) and at the WJC U18 tournament (4PTS in 7GP). A worthwhile draft prospect because of how hard he plays the game, Fjallby saw a 25% increase in PTS/GP and even greater 45% increase in SOG/GP in the last third of the season. At 6’0’’ 170lbs, he’s strong for 23.1BMI and is a hungry puck hound. Fjallby is a sharp support player both defensively and offensively in that his sense for where to be and intensity to be there puts him right up against the play and ready to pitch in. His straight line speed is elite because of his hard charging nature and leg drive, and he’s able to make plays at top speed. Fjallby showed an ability to fly down the right wing, point his hips to the slot at the right circle, receive cross-ice passes, and fluidly fire it. A forward you just don’t care to find any flaws with, he’s not just a plugger. Fjallby’s game is innate, it’s passionate, and he has enough skill to come out of the blue in a few years as one of the top forward prospects from Sweden.

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[biturbo19]

This guy really caught my eye at the U18s. Looked to have an insane motor and good speed to go with it, along with a decent enough frame.

Could absolutely see him developing into a Jannik Hansen/Carl Hagelin type player. Just hustles everywhere. Not totally convinced on his offensive upside...but he seems well suited to the North American game. Even if there isn't a ton of scoring upside there, he seems to project as the sort of high energy player every team loves to have in their bottom-6.

Would definitely make a good solid later pick.

 

[Frk It]

Sounds like a textboot Detroit pick, except there is already 1 too many threads on this kid for that.

 

[SmartPuck]

Love this kid. Hope he comes to North America after the draft, too.

 

[Cush]

Drafted by Washington in the 5th round, 147

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

Tarzan on ice

 

[BKarchitect]

Love this kid as well, infectious ball of energy that will hit anything that moves and has IMO underrated skill as well.

 

[VictorLustig]

 

[ulvvf]

Very eye catching player. But probably lacks hands and hockey iq to become a high point producer in nhl, but a hagelin type of career he can probably have.

 

[Eye of Ra]

bigger more physical version of hagelin

 

[JayZIH]

He played a very good game last night.
he is so smart
it's a very good sign for capitals

 

[Heretic]

He played a very good game last night.
he is so smart
it's a very good sign for capitals

He was really good against the Czechs, didn't know him before seeing him in person, Washington has a hard nosed + special player!

 

[GoCaps2004]

dude seems like a beast. So much energy and a great looking pker

 

[KRM]

Have looked fantastic in the SHL as well.

 

[HaNotsri]

I just love his playstyle. Amazing. I hope he gets even faster.

 

[PG Canuck]

He definitely reminds me of a Hagelin type role player.

 

[Tomas W]

Elite PKer

 

[spring29]

Has had a great tournament. Quick and energetic

 

[JAS 39 Gripen]

The Caps should just throw him into their lineup come playoff-time. Not saying that he actually is good enough, but with his energy and charisma he could be a perfect joker, messing things up for both teams, hehu

 

[Eye of Ra]

 

[JimboA]

5 goals in 5 playoff games. Some of them here:

Spoiler

00:27

 

[truthbluth]

The Flow is among my favorite prospects

 

[Prarievarg]

Seems to have found some scoring touch in the SHL playoffs. He is able to create offense due to his speed and his shot and hands has improved in my eyes.

 

[Tomas W]

He plays well right now.

 

[Iceman]

He's great. Treat to watch.