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DEFENSE · 2026 NHL DRAFT ELIGIBLE

Samuel Eriksson

Swedish D in Farjestad's J20 program.

Height
6'1"
Weight
190 lb
Position
D
League
J20
Rank
#27
HMD Tier
T5
NHL COMPARABLE
Jaccob Slavin lite
Bottom-pair D
Scouting Report

Samuel Eriksson — 2026 NHL Draft Profile

Samuel Eriksson is a deep-tier prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft. Swedish D in Farjestad's J20 program. Mobile and defensively responsible.

Doesn't produce much offensively but moves the puck with efficiency.

Samuel is a prospect to watch for teams with strong development pipelines and patience for a longer NHL timeline.

Scouts compare Samuel’s game to Jaccob Slavin lite. The comparison reflects similar playing style, position, and the projected role at the NHL level.

✓ Strengths
SkatingPuck-movingDefensive play
△ Areas to Develop
Offensive productionPhysicality
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Advanced Scouting Report
Deep-dive analysis from our 10 War Room advisors

Game-by-game heat map: Samuel Eriksson's scoring distribution over the past 30 days reveals patterns invisible at the box-score level. Per-60 production rate vs top-pair defenders is...

Trade scenarios: Three teams have the draft capital to trade up for Samuel. Each scenario carries different risk profiles for the acquiring team...

Comparable analysis: Among J20 prospects with similar age-adjusted production, Samuel's underlying metrics rank...

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📋 SCOUTING NOTES — AGGREGATED
Swedish D in Farjestad's J20 program. Mobile and defensively responsible. Doesn't produce much offensively but moves the puck with efficiency.
Compiled from: TSN (Bob McKenzie, Craig Button), Hockey Prospects (Ferrari), Tankathon, Sound of Hockey composite, EliteProspects.
Frequently Asked

Common questions about Samuel

Where will Samuel Eriksson be drafted in 2026?
Samuel Eriksson projects as a late-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft, currently in our deep prospect tier.
Who does Samuel Eriksson play like?
Most-cited NHL comparable is Jaccob Slavin lite. The comparison is based on playing style, position, and projected role.
What team does Samuel Eriksson play for?
Samuel Eriksson plays for Farjestad Jr. in the J20. Samuel was born Feb 2008.
What are Samuel Eriksson's strengths?
Scouting consensus highlights Skating, Puck-moving, and Defensive play as Samuel's primary strengths. See the full strengths-and-weaknesses breakdown above.

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