Ht/Wt: 6' 1"/187 lbs
Position: LHD
Team: Vaxjo J20 (J20 Nationell)

Alfons Freij's Player Profile

Jason Bukala - Sportsnet - June 11th: "He too is a fantastic skater who’s quick and agile. Freij quarterbacks the power play and produces offence. His detail defensively ranges at times, but he has time on his side to work on being more consistent in his zone."

Chris Peters - Flo Hockey - June 3rd: "A remarkably mobile blueliner with skating ability that jumps out at you, Freij has some physical tools that are enticing. Hockey sense is probably below average when it comes to defending and his ability to finish off the plays he creates with his mobility and skill."

Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - June 3: "Freij is a smooth-skating, strong-on-his-feet-and-his-edges defenseman who thrives in transition both ways, handles the puck comfortably and confidently on exits and past pressure, walks the line beautifully and will roam and maneuver when opportunities present themselves inside the offensive zone (sometimes to his detriment defensively)."

Corey Pronman - The Athletic - May 28th: "His sense concerns me though. He plays with his head down and doesn't make many plays. He defends fine, but his D-zone play isn't as strong as his offensive work. I'm not sold on his NHL potential but the tools are good enough to give him a real chance to make it."

Steven Ellis - Daily Faceoff - May 28th: "With just some refinement, the 6-foot-1 defenseman could really take the next step in his development. His numbers have been great internationally and he’s one of the best offensive defensemen in the Swedish U-20 league."

Sebastian High - Dobber Prospects - Apr. 20th: "In the offensive zone, he frequently activates up the boards, creating lanes through defensive structures with both his feet and hands, and placing accurate passes onto the tapes of teammates in high-danger areas: he’s one of the draft’s premier playmaking defensemen. His defensive game is characterized by a tight gap, calculated stickwork, and a lack of physicality, which will be one of the main elements needing progression before his jump to the NHL."

Tony Ferrari - The Hockey News - Apr. 15th: "Freij’s ability to use his tools in cohesion to manipulate opposing players is impressive. Freij plays calm, cool and collected in the offensive zone with the patience to wait for a passing lane to develop or bolt off the line and attack downhill with the puck on his stick."

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