Ht/Wt: 6' 0"/176 lbs
Position: LHD
Team: Vaxjo J20 (J20 Nationell)

Leo Sahlin Wallenius' Player Profile

Jason Bukala - Sportsnet - June 11th: "He leans distributor more than shooter in the offensive zone. Wallenius is smart enough to be used in all situations. He’s the kind of defender who can eat heavy minutes with his approach to the game."

Adam Kimelman - NHL.com - June 11th: "Sahlin Wallenius (6-0, 180) is a very good skater with great vision and puck movement skills. The 18-year-old had 42 points (11 goals, 31 assists) in 43 games in Sweden's junior league."

Mike Morreale - NHL.com - June 11th: "He's a smooth skater with high hockey IQ, can transition the puck well and has a playing style comparable to Red Wings defenseman prospect Axel Sandin-Pellikka, the No. 17 pick of the 2023 draft, according to NHL director of European Scouting Jukka-Pekka Vuorinen."

Chris Peters - Flo Hockey - June 3rd: "He was reliable in any situation you put him in, which is a credit to his overall hockey sense, which I do believe is one of his better traits. There’s an outside chance at some top-four upside, but I feel like it will be challenging for him as an average-sized defender to carve out a defined role up the lineup."

Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - June 3: "He takes what's given while maintaining an eager and involved game. He can make north-south and east-west plays. He's got good hands for a defenseman. His offensive-zone instincts are already there."

Corey Pronman - The Athletic - May 28th: "He closes on checks well and is great coming back on pucks in a way that should translate to pro hockey. Sahlin Wallenius has good hands and vision and can shoot the puck well, too, even though he doesn't project as a major scorer at the higher levels. The sum of his parts looks like a regular NHL defenseman."

Steven Ellis - Daily Faceoff - May 28th: "LSW is a skilled defenseman who plays at a high pace – but, sometimes, he outpaces himself. The offensive instincts are there, and he’s been able to rip apart opponents at the U-20 level. But you can catch him making unforced errors with the puck that put him in a bad spot."

Seth Ditchfield - Dobber Prospects - Apr. 20th: "Wallenius combines rapid footwork and an above-average 4-way skating ability with strategic play, navigating defensive challenges with agility and quick recoveries. While still developing, his defensive game shows promise through proactive stickwork and physical engagement."

Central Scouting - Apr. 16th: "Excellent understanding of the game. A finesse-type of player. Smooth, solid skater with speed, balance and mobility. Very good feeling for the game, smart, cool in all situations. Excellent puck-handler with smart breakout passes."

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