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William Karlsson Scouting Report

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Created: Nov. 2, 2023
Updated: Nov. 5, 2023
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 30
Projection: Second Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Birthday: Jan. 8, 1993
Height: 6' 0 | 183 cm
Weight: 194 lbs | 88 kg
Drafted: 53 overall, 2011 round 2 (Logo of the Anaheim Ducks ANA)
Contract: $47,200,000 over 8 years (Cap hit: $5,900,000)
Karlsson got off to a fantastic start in his first 12 game segment to start the new season.
He's playing fast and pressuring the play up ice when he doesn't have the puck. A threat off the rush when he does have the play on his stick.
Historically streaky scorer ... but provides more than just offense.
Used in all situations. Averages 16:38 TOI - 12:39 ES - 1:45 PP - 2:13 PK - wins 59% draws
Quick to space off the puck. Good detail. Competes. Role can range from 3F - 2F
Scored 6G-9A in the segment.
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2022-23Vegas Golden KnightsNHL821439531410
2021-22Vegas Golden KnightsNHL67122335310
  • Compete/Consistency: 82
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 80
  • Hockey IQ: 84
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 90
  • Penalty Kill: 79
  • Power Play: 82
  • Physicality: 62
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 85
  • Shot: 80
  • Skating: 88
Weighting
  • 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
  • 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
  • 8%: Shot
  • 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality