#20 Jacob Josefson – The Hockey Spy’s 2009 NHL Entry Draft Rankings

Christopher Ralph is a hockey writer with a focus on prospects and the entry draft, as well as the Leafs’ correspondent here at THW.

“Full Potential” Prospect Profile:

Jacob Josefson {mdmorin - Flickr}

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20. Jacob Josefson -- Stockholm, SWE -- 6′0″ -- 187 lbs -- SEL -- Djurgarden – C

One-Timer: The well-rounded, smooth skating two-way centerman had an up and down year in the SEL, but finished strong with 5 pts in his last 6 games. He has a good level hockey IQ and doesn’t shy away from the physical side of the game. Josefson is a slick stick-handler and uses is superior ice vision in distributing the puck to teammates effectively.

NHL Player(s) Comparison: Henrik Zetterberg-Lite

Bio/Interview Link(s):

http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2009/6/5/898246/2009-nhl-draft-prospect-preview

Scouting Combine Performance:

TSN noted: “Jacob Josefson (ranked #3 among European skaters) was in solid condition and really put forth a strong effort on the Wingate cycle test.”

International Tournaments: Though he failed to pick up any points in 6 games at the WJC-U20, Josefson picked up 7 points in 6 games at the WJC-U18 in April. It should be noted he reportedly suffering from a stomach flu during the U20s.

ETA = 2 to 3 years

Risk-Reward Analysis: Risk = 1.5/5   Reward = 4/5

NHL Potential: 2^nd line 2-way center

Fantasy Hockey Potential: Offensive = 7.5/10   Defensive = 8/10

Other Rankings:

• ISS: 16
• CSB: 3-E
• TSN: 18
• THN: 15

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Christopher Ralph, aka "The Hockey Spy", is a freelance hockey writer from Calgary via Newfoundland. His own blog at The Hockey Spy covers hockey in general with a focus on prospects and the NHL Entry Draft. He also covers the Chicago Blackhawks Paint It Blackhawks. Click here for more of his THW articles, focusing on the Calgary Flames, prospects and the draft. "A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be." - Wayne Gretzky

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