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Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Elias Salomonsson, 2004-08-31 Skellefteå, SWE Sweden. Most recently in the undefined with Manitoba Moose. Complete player biography and stats.
Aug 31, 2004 · Elias Salomonsson is a Swedish defenseman who was drafted by Winnipeg Jets in 2022. He played for Skelleftea AIK in the SweHL and the World Junior U-20 Championships.
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2021-22 Team: Skellefteå AIK (SHL) Date of Birth: Aug. 31, 2001 Place of Birth: Skellefteå, SWE Ht: 6-foot-1″ Wt: 183 pounds Shoots: Right Position: Defense NHL Draft Eligibility: 2022 first-year eligible
Salomonsson will likely be selected within the first 10 picks of the second round, with the possibility that a team picking late in the first round takes a chance on his enticing toolset. I would be surprised to see him drop below the 43rd pick, and I would be surprised to see him go above the 28th pick.
“Salomonsson was suspended one game for a check from behind, missing the semifinal, and I thought he was fine the rest of the way. That’s kind of been the story of his season, too — fine. He just hasn’t progressed like most of the other kids who were “names” coming into this year. His problem is that his actual tools are better than the way he util...
Defensive positioningDefensive decision makingCould use added muscleSalomonsson has the potential to be a true top-four, puck-moving defenseman who can quarterback a power play at the next level. His offensive tools are high-end, while his skating is elite. His defensive issues rightfully worry some scouts, as he will be a liability if he can’t hammer out these deficiencies. His potential is a second-pairing defens...
Learn about Elias Salomonsson, a Swedish defenseman who has elite skating and offensive skills, but struggles with defensive positioning and gap control. Find out his rankings, stats, strengths, weaknesses, and potential in the 2022 NHL draft.
Elias Salomonsson (born August 31, 2004) is a Swedish ice hockey defenceman playing for Skellefteå AIK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Salomonsson was selected by the Winnipeg Jets in the second round, 55th pick overall, of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.
December 2021 – Salomonsson is another player whose draft stock has taken a bit of a hit since the season started but he is still an exciting prospect who is having a solid season. Through his first 23 games of the season, he sits third in scoring among J20 Nationell draft-eligible defenders.
Aug 15, 2023 · Elias Salomonsson Raised His Stock in 2022-23. Salomonsson was not viewed as the top defensive prospect in the Jets’ system up until last season, where he crushed all expectations before...
Jun 18, 2024 · Elias Salomonsson (left) will savour winning a Swedish Hockey League title with Skelleftea AIK before he comes to Winnipeg and tries to land a spot on the Jets’ blue line.
