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Erik Karlsson
Date of Birth May 31, 1990
Height 5' 11"
Weight 160 lbs
Country Sweden
Position Center
Secondary Position Left Winger
Shoots Left
Amateur Team Gothenburg Frolunda HC
Draft History
Projected to be drafted in 2012 NHL Draft: 7th Round, 199th Overall Pick by Chicago Chicago
Draft Information Thin bodied center/wing who has excellent acceleration and speed. This spindle-legged Swede is a deadly shooter with a quick release and nose for the net. Maybe it is the need to bulk up and get stronger, but he seems to run out of gas and that commitment can result in goals late. Early on he flew to the corner to unearth a rebound, but later he was nowhere to be found. He'd shoot and then go to the front for his own rebound and later shy away from the front. He will continue to get bigger, stronger and hopefully become a sixty minute player.

--Bill Placzek--