GoldenAlien Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 (edited) D | 6'2" | 192 lbs Shoots | Right Born | 2001-11-07 Draft | 2020 Round 7 #191 Overall by Vancouver Canucks Ranked #95 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM Ranked #231 by FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS Ranked #42 by TSN/CRAIG BUTTON Ranked #44 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (EU Skaters) There is so much more to Persson's game offensively than his point totals would indicate. A big part of his success comes from his abilities as a distributor. He makes good calls on when to join the rush or play with a more passive posture. Persson maintains a high work rate, with active feet and smart skating patterns, ensuring he's always open to receive a pass. -EliteProspects 2020 NHL Draft Guide From Blazers' GM: “We are excited to be able to add a player like Viktor to our organization,” said General Manager Matt Bardsley. “He is a mobile defenseman who is willing to lead or join the rush and brings the qualities we look for in a Kamloops Blazers defenseman.” “He has good offensive upside while providing a steady presence in his own end,” Bardsley continued. “We feel with his age and experience that he will be able to contribute right away.” From the CHL Import Draft: “I talked to the coaches and it sounds really good, just how they see the game,” said Persson, who admires the skills of Swedish defenceman John Klingberg, who plays for the Dallas Stars. “They seem to have really good development and focus on the players. Development is No. 1 and I’ve also heard great things about the organization.” “I’m a big guy, I like to play physical, pretty fast, I would say, and I like to join the offensive rush,” Persson said. “I’m excited to come over and show what I’ve got.” Edited October 7, 2020 by GoldenAlien 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 This has been the draft of acquiring bigger two-way D that can skate well and move the puck. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JM_ Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME said: So why did he drop so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Persson wants to come to Kamloops this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted October 7, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2020 Just now, Robert Long said: So why did he drop so far? Who knows? When in doubt, I blame everything on COVID. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post GhostsOf1994 Posted October 7, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2020 Really like this pick and player. 6"2 rhd 17 in the 7th round? Lol take that and run! I haven't been able to find any game tape of him unfortunately. Apparently he signed with Kamloops and was excited to come and play this fall. That's wicked us fans could get to see him play locally. 3 minutes ago, Junkyard Dog said: Persson wants to come to Kamloops this year. 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JM_ Posted October 7, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME said: Who knows? When in doubt, I blame everything on COVID. well, could be great for us. Decent size RHD with good passing skills? yes please. Wants to continue to play and develop in Canada. Sweet. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Jimmy Hamrin @jimmyhamrin Replying to @jimmyhamrin 191. VANCOUVER. Viktor Persson D. Two-way defenseman with good size. Likes to join the attack and plays powerful. Nothing elite is in his game but he is a player you notice when he plays. Was suppose to play in the WHL but is back in junior in SWE for now. Note: someone teach me how to embed tweets please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 1 minute ago, VancouverHabitant said: Jimmy Hamrin @jimmyhamrin Replying to @jimmyhamrin 191. VANCOUVER. Viktor Persson D. Two-way defenseman with good size. Likes to join the attack and plays powerful. Nothing elite is in his game but he is a player you notice when he plays. Was suppose to play in the WHL but is back in junior in SWE for now. Note: someone teach me how to embed tweets please Do you copy the link directly out of Twitter, like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kobayashi Maru Posted October 7, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2020 I feel that JB is getting some under the radar prospects who should have gone much earlier based on their scouting reports. I think this could end up being another great draft even without a 1st/2nd. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB5 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Nice RHD...and playing in Kamloops (hopefully) makes it better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ghostsof1915 Posted October 7, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2020 5 minutes ago, Kobayashi Maru said: I feel that JB is getting some under the radar prospects who should have gone much earlier based on their scouting reports. I think this could end up being another great draft even without a 1st/2nd. Shhhh….Squamfan won't want to hear that.... 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekker Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Real nice pick. A right side, strong two way dman who wants to develop in the WHL. What's not to like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 24 minutes ago, Junkyard Dog said: This has been the draft of acquiring bigger two-way D that can skate well and move the puck. last year the draft focused on a lot of forward acquisitions, made a lot of sense to sure up the depth in our prospect system. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 8 minutes ago, rekker said: Real nice pick. A right side, strong two way dman who wants to develop in the WHL. What's not to like. You've omitted the question mark! Seriously, if he's Blazin' in BC, might develop into a hazy, lazy hippy? @luckylager might have important analysis on this... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekker Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 1 minute ago, Nuxfanabroad said: You've omitted the question mark! Seriously, if he's Blazin' in BC, might develop into a hazy, lazy hippy? @luckylager might have important analysis on this... Fine with me if he lights up some BC grown bud while holding our Stanley Cup some day. Lol. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWMc1 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, Nuxfanabroad said: You've omitted the question mark! Seriously, if he's Blazin' in BC, might develop into a hazy, lazy hippy? @luckylager might have important analysis on this... Come on man! He's a Persson, he has feelings!!! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Just now, RWMc1 said: Come on man! He's a Persson, he has feelings!!! He is NOT an animal..he IS a Swedish Persson!!(apologies to John Merrick) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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