Player: Anton Karlsson
Drafted By: Arizona Coyotes (87th overall)
Position: LW
Final Central Scouting Ranking: No. 11 European skater
Height/Weight: 6'1'', 194 lbs
DOB: August 3, 1996 (17 years old)
Most Recent Affiliation: Frolunda Jr. (Sweden)
Background
Anton Karlsson comes from a hockey family. While he is not related to former Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson of the Ottawa Senators, his older brother Erik was drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in the fourth round of the 2012 NHL draft.
Anton scored 12 goals and accumulated 22 points in 28 games for Frolunda in Sweden. He also played for Sweden at the World Juniors but was held without a point and was cast in a checking role during the tournament.
While Karlsson has yet to play hockey in North America, he plays a very North American style of hockey, and few scouts feel he will have much difficulty adjusting.
Full Scouting Report
Anton Karlsson is a grinder and a banger. He likes to irritate oppos ...
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