After years of prioritizing forwards and goalies in the draft, the Maple Leafs have shifted their strategy to fortifying the defensive lineup, evident in their consecutive draft picks on defense in 2024.
Victor Johansson, a 6'1, 143-pound left-shot defenseman from the Swedish Jr. league, comes from a hockey pedigree with a father who played professionally and brothers actively involved in hockey at AHL and SHL levels.
Listed at a slender 143 lbs., Victo Johansson's development will include significant weight gain to adjust to the physical demands of professional hockey, despite showcasing promising offensive capabilities in the under-20 junior league.
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