#31 Tim Erixon – 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:

Tim Erixon #3 {Durih - Flickr}

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31. Tim Erixon
One-Timer: Son of former NHLer, Jan, Erixon is a two-way blueliner, with a greater propensity for the offensive side of the game. Having said that, he might have a better defensive acumen than fellow Swedish defenseman prospects Rundblad and OEL. He does possess very good on-ice vision and hockey sense. He is a mature player and the main thing he has to work on to ensure what will appear to be a smooth transition to the big leagues will be his skating and acceleration.

NHL Player(s) Comparison: Kimmo Timmonen

Bio/Interview Links:

http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2009/6/16/910316/2009-nhl-draft-prospect-tim-erixon

http://www.inlouwetrust.com/2009/6/18/914026/devils-at-the-2009-nhl-draft-a-tim

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articles/11201/2009_prospects_tim_erixon/

Scouting Combine Performance:

TSN staff observed: “Tim Erixon (ranked #5 among Europeans) also looks the part of a pro defenceman, with good size and he had a decent showing.”

International Tournaments: Tim impressively finished 13^th overall in scoring at the WJC-U18s, with 9 points in 6 games.

ETA = 3 years

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

NHL Potential: 2-way blueliner

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

Other Rankings:

• ISS:  50
• CSB: 5-E
• TSN: n/a
• THN: 32

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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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