Note: Reports prior to Sept 2023 were originally graded out of ten, and also included additional categories that have been merged into the current categories.
This likely results in the overall ratings prior to 2023 being decreased in comparison to reports since Sept 2023.For an `Apples to Apples` comparison between players, we recommend only comparing reports before, or after, Sept 2023.
Results will average out accordingly as more data is accumulated.
Events
Birthday: Apr. 13, 2000
Height: 6' 3 | 191 cm
Weight: 194 lbs | 88 kg
Drafted: 1 overall, 2018 round 1 (
BUF)
Reports
Oct. 21, 2023 (Updated Oct. 23, 2023)
Contract: $18,000,000 over 3 years (Cap hit: $6,000,000)
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 23
Projection: Elite/Franchise Player
Trending: Under NHL Contract
One of the most elite young defenders in the entire NHL
Complete player
Averaging 24:24 TOI - 20:50 ES - 3:05 PP - 0:28 PK
Capable of more of a role on the PK but there is a limit to what he can handle over 60 minutes
Fantastic vision. Excellent distributor. Has the legs to join the rush as an extra layer. Can also lead the attack if time and space opens up.
Great size. Pushes back. Blocks shots. Likely Norris trophy type candidate for years to come.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 81 | 20 | 39 | 59 | -3 | 66 |
| 2022-23 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 78 | 15 | 58 | 73 | 12 | 92 |
| 2021-22 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 80 | 13 | 40 | 53 | -22 | 68 |
| 2021-22 | Sweden (all) | International | 9 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| 2021-22 | Sweden | WC | 8 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| 2021-22 | Sweden | EHT | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
- Compete/Consistency: 94
- Defensive Zone Starts: 90
- Hockey IQ: 95
- Offensive Zone Starts: 100
- Penalty Kill: 60
- Power Play: 99
- Physicality: 78
- Puck Moving/Passing: 98
- Shot: 86
- Skating: 92
Mar. 13, 2022 (Updated Mar. 14, 2022)
Contract: $18,000,000 over 3 years (Cap hit: $6,000,000)
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 21
Projection: First Pair
Trending: Up
AVG TOI is approaching (24:00) for the season. Being used in all situations.
Looks more confident. His defensive detail is much improved this year compared to last.
With the puck on his stick he is escaping pressure and jumping up ice / going on offense.
He is pushing back and not backing down physically.
On the rise. Looking more like a top pairing 'D' . Foundational piece.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2021-22 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 80 | 13 | 40 | 53 | -22 | 68 |
| 2021-22 | Sweden (all) | International | 9 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| 2021-22 | Sweden | WC | 8 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| 2021-22 | Sweden | EHT | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 56 | 5 | 18 | 23 | -36 | 26 |
| 2019-20 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 59 | 4 | 36 | 40 | -7 | 38 |
- Compete/Consistency: 70
- Defensive Zone Starts: 70
- Hockey IQ: 80
- Penalty Kill: 70
- Power Play: 80
- Physicality: 40
- Puck Moving/Passing: 80
- Shot: 60
- Skating: 77
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
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