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DEFENSE · 2026 NHL DRAFT ELIGIBLE

William Lundqvist

Swedish D in Leksand's J20.

Height
6'2"
Weight
193 lb
Position
D
League
J20
Rank
#43
HMD Tier
T5
NHL COMPARABLE
Ryan Lindgren lite
Bottom-pair D
Scouting Report

William Lundqvist — 2026 NHL Draft Profile

William Lundqvist is a deep-tier prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft. Swedish D in Leksand's J20. Good size with solid transition play.

Steady and reliable. Won't produce offensively but defends adequately.

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

Scouts compare William’s game to Ryan Lindgren lite. The comparison reflects similar playing style, position, and the projected role at the NHL level.

✓ Strengths
SizePuck-movingSkating
△ Areas to Develop
Offensive productionPhysicality
👑 PRO INSIGHT
Advanced Scouting Report
Deep-dive analysis from our 10 War Room advisors

Game-by-game heat map: William Lundqvist'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 William. Each scenario carries different risk profiles for the acquiring team...

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

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📋 SCOUTING NOTES — AGGREGATED
Swedish D in Leksand's J20. Good size with solid transition play. Steady and reliable. Won't produce offensively but defends adequately.
Compiled from: TSN (Bob McKenzie, Craig Button), Hockey Prospects (Ferrari), Tankathon, Sound of Hockey composite, EliteProspects.
Frequently Asked

Common questions about William

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

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