IIHF World Junior Championship Kicks Off for Ryan Strome
2011 5th overall pick Ryan Strome will be watched closely by the New York Islanders at the 2012 IIHF U20 ice hockey championship.
2011 5th overall pick Ryan Strome will be watched closely by the New York Islanders at the 2012 IIHF U20 ice hockey championship.
The Islanders went with a Swedish forward with their 50th overall pick in the 2011 NHL Draft, taking Johan Sundstrom of Frolunda.
At In Lou We Trust, Tom, Kevin, and I wrote a lot of profiles across all rounds for potential prospects the New Jersey Devils can draft this year. This post compiles all of those links for easy reference.
Today's prospect profile looks at Johan Sundström of Frolunda Indians. He's big, he has played limited minutes in the SEL last season, and this profile points out why he is projected to be a defensive or checking forward.
Sweden has worked hard to rebuild their junior hockey program, and the result has seen them medal the past three years at the IIHF U20 World Junior Championships. Puck Worlds interviews Swedish hockey journalist Uffe Bodin about this year's team, and their chances of finally breaking through and winning gold in Buffalo.