Leo Sahlin Wallenius Scouting Reports

Sahlin Wallenius continues to play to his identity as a 2-way / transitional defenceman who has the ability to escape pressure in his zone and skate pucks up ice on his own.
Used in all situations for Team Sweden at the U18 Worlds - primary ice time at ES and PP - secondary on the PK.
Defensive detail can range at times. As he matures he will need to work on containing his check more effectively in the defensive zone.
Leans distributor more than shooter in the offensive zone.
Elite skater. Competes.

Sahlin Wallenius is a mid-size '2-way / Transitional D'
Excellent skater. Ability to escape pressure in his defensive zone and lead the rush on his own.
Continues to provide average plus detail defensively. Adequate push back physically but more of an area defender.
Power-Play Quarterback / leans distributor more than shooter.
There are times he needs to identify his options more quickly and move pucks - to avoid pressure and turnovers.
Not elite offensively but certainly capable.
Could end up more defined as a 2-way D who gets places ahead of opponents / moves pucks / joins as an extra layer offensively / provides secondary offense.

Mid-size '2-way / Transitional D'
Excellent skater. Ability to escape pressure in his defensive zone and lead the rush on his own.
Average plus defender with adequate push back physically.
Power-Play Quarterback / leans distributor more than shooter.
There are times he needs to identify his options more quickly and move pucks - to avoid pressure and turnovers.
Not elite offensively but certainly capable.
Could end up more defined as a 2-way D who gets places ahead of opponents / moves pucks / joins as an extra layer offensively / provides secondary offense.