#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}
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 13th 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
Video Links:
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[...] 31. Tim Erixon [...]
[...] Tim Erixon, D, Skelleftea (Sweden): Yet another two-way D-man, Erixon may, like Elliot, be capable of filling the Canucks’ need for a puck-rushing defenseman. Scouts like the maturity and steadiness of Erixon, who is looking to follow in his father Jan’s footsteps. [...]
Brilliant goal by Erixon at about 1 minute mark of video (He is #44):
http://tv.hockeyligan.se/main.aspx?contentid=4673316865