With the 156th overall selection the Jets went to Sweden to grab Viktor Klingsell in the 5th round. Klingsell is a 5’10 187 pound left winger as per Elite Prospects who played for Skellefteå AIK J20 last season.
Elite prospects describe him as:
His natural instincts and feel for the game are undeniable, showing in the way he links up with and plays off his linemates while also being capable of setting the pace and slowing the game down. While the brain drives his value, Klingsell is also smooth and effortless both as a skater and puckhandler, capable of chaining together crossover-heavy rushes and inside-out attacks.
Where he was projected in the consolidated rankings of Elite Prospects:
Ranked #71 by CONSOLIDATED RANKING
Ranked #80 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM
Ranked #78 by TSN/BOB McKENZIE
Ranked #68 by TSN/CRAIG BUTTON
Ranked #40 by THN/FERRARI
Ranked #54 by THN/KENNEDY
Ranked #134 by MCKEEN’S HOCKEY
Ranked #89 by FLOHOCKEY/CHRIS PETERS
Ranked #118 by FCHOCKEY
Ranked #83 by DAILY FACEOFF
Ranked #19 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (EU Skaters)
Ranked #79 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY
Ranked #56 by SPORTSNET/BUKALA
Ranked #50 by RECRUIT SCOUTING
Ranked #93 by DOBBERPROSPECTS
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