Ht/Wt: 5'9"/177 lbs
Position: C/RW
Team: Djurgarden (SWE J20)

Viggo Bjorck's Player Profile

Steven Ellis - Daily Faceoff - April 14th: "While his numbers will be nothing to lose your mind over, the fact that Björck played on the first line – often skating in more than 20 minutes a night – as a 17-year-old in one of the top leagues in the world is bonkers. Björck was electric at the World Juniors, showing a high-end blend of hockey sense and raw skill."

Will Scouch - Scouching.ca - April 13th: "Viggo Björck has an exceptional view of the ice with great awareness and timing on his passes, stitching play together and generating almost 50% of his team’s shot attempts in some way, all while just 30% of his shot attempts come from outside scoring areas."

Dauton Reimer - The Hockey Writers - March 25th: "He is also arguably one of the fastest players up for the 2026 Draft, and he can remain in control of the puck while moving at top speed. Some might have pointed to his 5-foot-10 frame as a weakness, but he still throws big hits and has played almost the entire 2025-26 season in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), where his 15 points rank among the top 10 U20 players in the league."

Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - March 17th: "Bjorck can play with the puck on a string and make plays as a natural facilitator who has a ton of poise and vision, but he also plays in and out of give-and-gos, will go to the net and finish off plays and has great overall sense on and off the puck. He’s also a quick and fast skater who can play at different paces and challenge both in straight lines and on cuts and turnbacks, even if he’s not a true burner for his size."

Jason Bukala - Sportsnet - March 17th: "Some people will shy away from his size, but Bjorck never shies away from battling in the hard areas of the ice. He plays quick and fast and his three-zone detail has resulted in his coaches at the pro level in Sweden trusting him in all situations."

Steven Ellis - Daily Faceoff - March 13th: "He was great at the World Juniors and is now consistently playing north of 20 minutes a night in the SHL. He’s exceptionally smart, skilled and is finally starting to figure out how to be more dangerous in one of the top European pro leagues."

Peter Baracchini - The Hockey Writers - March 10th: "He’s small in stature at 5-foot-10, but that doesn’t seem to affect him at all as his skating, vision, slick puck control and playmaking makes him a force to be reckoned with. He’s constantly deceptive, dominates the middle of the ice, has the quick foot speed to get around defenders, great vision and displays the willingness to engage when hunting down or battling for pucks."

Smaht Scouting - February 27th: "With proven production, high-end hockey sense, and a development curve that continues to trend upward, Björck brings a complete package that deserves to sit near the top of many draft boards, especially for teams willing to look past traditional size concerns, as he’s already shown he can handle the physical and mental demands of higher-level competition. He’s the type of profile every coach wants on the ice because he consistently impacts the game in a positive way every shift."

Sam Cosentino - Sportsnet - February 25th: "There is no question he will be overlooked by a number of teams based on his size. But his hockey IQ, skill set, and defensive awareness should allow him to play centre down the road in the NHL. Bjorck’s size doesn’t impact the way he plays. He is not deterred to do what it takes to win puck battles, regardless of the size of the opposition."

Tony Ferrari - The Hockey News - February 23rd: "Bjorck is an undersized center who has the work rate, skill and pace to his game to actually stick down the middle despite his size. He's been one of the most impressive players to watch since late December, and he is proving doubters wrong with each passing day."

Viggo Bjorck's Stats

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