"Johansson is still so raw. As a pure defenseman, he covers the man well and is rarely out of position. He still needs to add pure muscle and do a better job at reading and receiving passes coming his way. From watching him in development camp, you saw a young kid who struggled to do much with the puck - like he was too nervous."
"The biggest knock on his game thus far has been his reaction time with both receiving passes and making decisions with the puck. Ideally, those delayed responses leave his game as he gains experience and more confidence, where his instincts and rising hockey IQ will assist in making quick decisions rather than taking that extra half-second to make a decision, a half-second that can be exploited in U20 hockey, but more exp"
Victor Johansson earned a spot on Sweden's World Juniors roster and is ranked as the Toronto Maple Leafs' 13th prospect. The 19-year-old was a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft and posted seven goals and 39 points in 47 games with Leksands IF Jr. last season. He has appeared twice for Leksands in the Swedish Elite League and primarily plays for Oskarshamn IK in the Swedish first division, recording one goal and four points in 10 games this season. He shows strong man coverage and positioning but needs more muscle, quicker reaction time, and better puck reception and decision-making to reach higher potential.
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