"As with most of the young defensemen on this list, it will be a few seasons before we see what Leo Sahlin Wallenius can truly do for the San Jose Sharks. Fans will have to be patient as they wait for the 53rd overall pick in 2024 to develop because he's not coming in to solve San Jose's problems on defense this season or even in the next few seasons. Sahlin Wallenius is continuing to develop his game."
"As Sharks' Director of Player Development told the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast over the summer, Sahlin Wallenius "fell out of favor" with the coaching staff in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) early in the season. He was loaned to TPS in Finland, where he found his game, and more importantly, his confidence. After that, he returned to the SHL where he finished out the season."
Leo Sahlin Wallenius is a 19-year-old, 6'0", 183-pound left-shot defenseman drafted 53rd overall by the San Jose Sharks in 2024. He split his first post-draft season between Sweden and Finland, playing for six different teams and producing mixed statistics typical for an 18-year-old facing men's competition. He temporarily fell out of favor in the SHL, was loaned to TPS in Finland where he regained confidence, then returned to finish the SHL season. He is a smooth skater with strong footwork that helps in closing attackers and moving the puck, but his scoring at junior levels has not yet translated to SHL play.
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