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3 days ago
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Kraken 2025 Draft Targets: Victor Eklund
Victor Eklund is the #2 ranked European skater in this year's NHL Draft, just sliding in behind his Djurgårdens IF teammate, Anton Frondell. The 18 year old, two-way center looks to be a top 10 draft pick on Friday after spending the entirety of his junior and burgeoning professional career in Sweden where he shines brightly in league and international play. He looks to join the NHL ranks along with his brother, William Eklund, who has just completed his second full season with the San Jose Sharks. This past season, Eklund posted 19 goals and 12 assists in 42 regular season games for Djurgårdens IF, a club in HockeyAllsvenskan, which is the second highest tier of professional hockey in Sweden after the SHL. Eklund and Djurgårdens IF won the HockeyAllsvenskan league championship and will be promoted to the top Sweden tier, SHL for the 2025-26 campaign. If Eklund doesn't crack the NHL roster immediately, he will most likely have a chance to develop further in the SHL. Advertisement The NHL club that selects Eklund will hope that he can bring his intensity and skills to their team in working order and that the translation from his game in Sweden to the NHL will be swift. Related NHL Draft - What Could the Future Hold for the Kraken's 8th Overall Pick? - Community Post NHL Draft - What Could the Future Hold for the Kraken's 8th Overall Pick? - Community Post With the 2025 NHL Draft only a week away, the Seattle Kraken currently hold the 8th overall pick. Let's take a look at how the past ten players who were picked 8th overall are doing. Eklund featured photo by - via Eklund hero photo by - via hockey
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11-06-2025
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Mock Drafts List Two Top Prospects on Red Wings' Radar Ahead of NHL Draft
Early mock drafts present two exciting talents that the Red Wings are expected to select with their first-round pick. Image The 2025 NHL Draft is fast approaching, set to begin in just over two weeks at the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. The first round will take place on June 27, with rounds two through seven scheduled for the following day, June 28. Advertisement Holding the 13th overall selection, the Detroit Red Wings are once again in position to add a key piece to their rebuild. Speculation around their potential pick is already heating up, with draft analysts offering early projections. deputy managing editor Adam Kimelman and senior draft writer Mike G. Morreale have each made their predictions, listing off two highly sought-after prospects as likely targets for Detroit. Both players are considered top-tier talent and would bring significant upside to a Red Wings team still building toward long-term contention. More Red Wings: Could the Red Wings Sign Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner? New Betting Odds Spark Major Buzz Victor Eklund - Djurgårdens IF Eklund, 18, is a Swedish winger, who is coming off a great season for Djurgårdens IF in HockeyAllsvenskan, Sweden's second-tier professional hockey league. He managed 19 goals and 12 assists for 31 points over 42 regular-season games in one of the most competitive leagues in all of Europe. He added to his success with another seven points in 16 playoff games. In early prospect rankings, he is widely regarded as one of the top prospects in the 2025 NHL Draft class with some experts like The Hockey News' Tony Ferrari, who has Eklund listed as the fourth-best player available. Advertisement His development has been closely followed due to his consistent performance at Sweden's national teams, including runs where he proved he can be a difference maker like when he recorded four goals and two assists in seven games, helping Sweden earn a bronze medal at the 2024 IIHF World U18 Championship. He followed up the performance with a strong showing the following year with a pair of goals and four assists across 7 games. Bookmark The Hockey News Detroit Red Wings team site to stay connected to the latest news, game-day coverage, and player features. NHL Central Scouting ranks him first among European skaters, and The Hockey Writers and TSN analyst Bob McKenzie have both placed him in the top 10 overall, between sixth and ninth picks. Hockey runs in Eklund's blood as his father, Christian Eklund, played professionally for Djurgårdens IF, and his older brother William Eklund is a highly regarded prospect who was drafted in the seventh overall back in 2021 by the San Jose Sharks. Carter Bear - Everett Silvertips Bear, 18, showed a lot of promise with the Silvertips this past season, recording 40 goals and 42 assists for an astonishing 82 points in just 56 games. The Winnipeg native's season was derailed however, as he suffered a brutal Achilles injury in early March that ended his season. Insiders have noted Bear is ahead of schedule in his recovery and expects to be fully healthy for NHL training camps. In early prospect rankings, he is widely regarded as one of the top prospects in the 2025 NHL Draft class with some experts like The Hockey News' Tony Ferrari, who have Bear listed as the seventh-best player available. Advertisement Bear hasn't yet had the chance to represent his country on the international stage like Eklund, but he's found success everywhere he's played, racking up 139 points in 123 games with Everett over the past two seasons. The young forward has been elevated to an 'A' rating by NHL Central Scouting, alluding to the fact that Bear should be a first-round round. Analysts like Steven Ellis have highlighted Bear as the biggest riser in recent rankings, noting his high compete level and well-rounded game. Never miss a story by adding us to your Google News favorites.
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26-05-2025
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Eric Nilson Commits To Michigan State
Djurgårdens IF forward Eric Nilson has committed to Michigan State, it was announced on Friday. A native of Calgary, Alta., Nilson played in 37 games for Djurgårdens IF's J20 team this past season, where he tallied 12 goals and 26 assists. Nilson is eligible for the 2025 NHL Entry Draft and is ranked as the seventh-best European skater by NHL Central Scouting in its final rankings. A 2007-born skater, Nilson will make the jump to the NCAA and join the Spartans for the 2025-26 season. Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' NCAA Page for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more.
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24-05-2025
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SDHL Offseason Update: Djurgårdens IF
Djurgårdens IF has had a busy offseason. Here's a look at what the SDHL club has been up to. Ida Boman - G - Boman's recent signing with Färjestad is a huge loss. Her 29 starts in 2024-25 were first in the league, while she boasted a sterling .936 save percentage, a 1.55 GAA and seven shutouts, all career best numbers. Tereza Plosová - F - Last season's top scorer (35 gp,17g, 9a, 26pts) begins at the University of Minnesota in August. Hana Haasová - F - Signed with Linköping where she hopes to bounce back after a dip in production this past season. Tereza Pistēková - F - Signed with SDE. Speedy forward oozes talent. Will she develop consistency under taskmaster head coach Peter Elander? Linnea Natt Och Dag - D - Burly defender will begin her freshman season at the University of Minnesota-Duluth in the Fall. The team has announced few re-signings thus far, but the one that has been revealed is a good one: veteran captain Brette Pettet will return for the 2025-26 season. The Canadian embraced her leadership role last year, and was often seen barking orders before faceoffs, fist bumping, and egging on her young teammates. Her 14 goals were good for second place in team goal scoring behind only Plosová. Swedish national team defender Emma Forsgren, up-and-coming D Wilma Georgny and a slew of others remain without announced contract extensions. Meanwhile, emerging power forward Isabelle Leijonhielm has declared for the PWHL Draft. If she is selected and makes the jump overseas, DIF will have yet another big pair of skates to fill. The void left by star goalie Ida Boman has quickly been filled, as the team has announced the signing of 27-year-old Minnesotan Lauren Bench. Bench comes to Djurgården with oodles of top level hockey under her belt. She spent four seasons at the NCAA's Bemidji State University before transferring to The University of Minnesota for her final two years, where she put up sterling numbers in the always tough WCHA. In 2022-23, she played for the SDHL's MoDo before heading back to her home state the following season with PWHL Minnesota, where she served as a reserve player. While Bench is undoubtedly a top notch goalie, she might also prove to be a bit of a risk — she hasn't played a competitive game since 2023. DIF's other big off season signing so far is diminutive Canadian forward Tiffany Hill. The Nova Scotian played four seasons at Dartmouth before transferring to Penn State for her graduate year. Having put up only 16 goals and 36 points in 116 NCAA games, Hill could struggle to produce for DIF, a team that has lost four of its top five scorers since the end of the playoffs. Nearly three months into the off season, DIF looks like a completely different team. The departures of Plosová, Pistēková, Natt Och Dag and Haasová are just the beginning. Czech U-18 National Team captain Linda Vocetková has committed to Colgate University and will not return. Goaltender Boman was a hot commodity league wide, and has now signed with Färjestad. Defender Forsgren could be testing the market. So far, Djurgården's management is keeping their cards close to their chest. They may have other signings to announce in the near future, the calibre of which could depend on the club's men's team. The boys recently won promotion to the top Swedish league, the SHL, which could mean a new budget (whether bigger or smaller remains to be seen) for the women next season.
Metro
11-05-2025
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Chelsea star Cole Palmer hits back at journalist over Reggie Walsh question
Chelsea star Cole Palmer hit back at a journalist in a mixed zone after being asked a question about his 16-year-old teammate Reggie Walsh. The Blues booked their spot in the UEFA Conference League final on Thursday after defeating Swedish club Djurgårdens IF 5-1 on aggregate. Walsh made his senior debut for Chelsea in the first leg of the semi-final clash, becoming the third youngest ever player for the west Londoners. The England U17 star then became Chelsea's youngest ever starter in a European competition at 16 years and 200 days in the second meeting. Palmer, who turned 23 this week, was approached by a reporter after the second leg, who said he was practically an 'old man' compared to Walsh. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. The Chelsea superstar hit back at the journalist by jokingly saying: 'F***ing hell, what are you then compared to Reggie?' Palmer then added: '[Walsh is] a very good player. I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do. 'I'm still young myself so I have to keep growing and growing.' Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca was full of praise for Walsh after his performance against Djurgårdens IF on Thursday. 'How good is he? You can see that he is a good player,' Maresca said about the teenage midfielder. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'He is that kind of player that we like, very good. For sure he is young and he has many things to do and to grow. 'Very happy for him, very happy for his family and he has to enjoy this moment.' Chelsea captain Reece James and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who scored the only goal of the second leg against Djurgårdens IF, also had kind words to say about Walsh after the match. 'I've seen him in training but training and games is different but this is the first time I have seen him play,' James said. 'I didn't realise how good he actually was.' More Trending Dewsbury-Hall, 26, added: 'I'm just here to try and guide the young players. Reggie is 16 and he was fantastic, composed. 'My job is just to tell them to play the game that got them there. You saw that with the players that played, very composed, very calm. That's a credit to the academy.' Walsh is so young that he was born five months after John Terry slipped and missed his penalty in the shootout during the 2008 Champions League final against Manchester United. He looks set for a huge future having been at Chelsea since the age of seven. MORE: Newcastle vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League latest score and confirmed lineups MORE: Is Tottenham vs Crystal Palace on TV? Kick-off time, team news and predicted lineups MORE: Two Premier League clubs line up moves for ex-Man Utd striker Mason Greenwood
