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Biography |
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Position: Defense
Shoots: Left
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 194 lbs
Birthday: 6/1/1989
Hometown: Falkoping, Sweden
Draft: 6th round (181st overall), 2009 (Pittsburgh)
Acquired: Draft
Player Type: Balanced Defensemen
NHL Comparable: Jonathan Ericsson |
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Career Projection |
| Viktor Ekbom, a two-way defenseman, began his professional career during the 2007-2008 season, playing in 9 games for Oskarshamn IK (Swe-1). In 2008-2009, he played 14 games for Linkoping HC (SEL) and had one assists, with 6 penalty minutes. The young no-risk defenseman finished the year back with Oskarshamn.
He scored 6 points (2 goals, 4 assists) in 29 games played.
At this point, he is considered a long shot to make it in
the NHL, but if he continues to develop his game, he could
find himself on a bottom pairing. |
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Strengths |
| Good hockey sense…Maintains good puck control…Makes good passes wherever he is on the ice…Safe,
smart decision-making with the puck…Capable of jumping into
the play in the offensive zone…Strong puck protection
skills. |
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Weaknesses |
| Needs to work on his mobility
and agility…Skating needs significant improvement…Lacks
a shot repertoire needed from a balanced defender. |
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Achievements/Awards |
• Participated in U20 Four Nations Tournament (Sweden)
• 2009 World Juniors participant (Sweden)
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