Victor Söderström – 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Victor Söderström

2018-19 Team: Brynäs IF
Date of Birth: February 26, 2001
Place of Birth: Skutskär, Sweden
Ht: 6-foot Wt: 182 pounds
Shoots: Right
Position: D
NHL Draft Eligibility: 2019 first-year eligible

Rankings

• NHL Central Scouting: 3rd (Among EU skaters)
• Future Considerations: 11th
• HockeyProspect.com: 13th
• McKeen’s Hockey: 10th
• ISS: 14th
• The Hockey Writers: 19th

One of the best defenders in the 2019 draft class, Victor Söderström is already playing hockey in the top-level Swedish league, the SHL. Playing beyond his years, Söderström has the tools to become a top-two defender once he gets to the NHL.

Risk – 3/5, Reward – 3.5/5

Fantasy Hockey Potential

Offence – 7/10, Defence – 8.5/10

Awards/Achievements

Söderström has been a highly-regarded prospect for years now. In 2015-16, he led the U16 Elit (West) in goals (13) and points (26) by a defenseman and won a U16 SM bronze medal. The next season saw him jump to the J18 Allsvenskan (North) where he led defenders again in assists (16) and points (19). In 2017-18, he led the J18 Allsvenskan (South) defenders in assists (13). Finally, this past season saw him win a silver medal at the Hlinka Gretzky Memorial Cup, a gold medal at the IIHF U18 World Hockey Championship and lead the SHL in points from a U18 Junior (7).

Interview/Profile Links

• The Draft Analyst

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