Axel Jonsson Fjällby, the Capitals 147th overall pick in the 2016 NHL draft, has been named to Sweden’s World Junior preliminary roster.
Fjällby still has to compete for a spot on the final roster which will be cut down from 26 players to 23 over the next two weeks.
The Swedish #WJC2018 preliminary roster: pic.twitter.com/WRs0rF36Yc
— Uffe Bodin (@UffeBodin) December 6, 2017
The roster of 26 players has to be cut down to 23 prior to the start of the tournament. Team Sweden is still awaiting a decision from several NHL teams, including the potential loaning of Alex Nylander from the Buffalo Sabres.
Pre-tournament exhibition games will take place the week prior, with team Sweden competing against team USA on December 22 at Erie Insurance Arena in Erie, Pennsylvania. The World Junior tournament will begin on December 26 in Buffalo, NY.
Fjällby has had a slow start with Djurgårdens IF this season, putting up only seven points (4 goals, 3 assists) in 23 games. In tournament play for the under-20 Swedish national team, Fjällby has four goals in seven games this year.
In September, the Caps prospect signed with the Playmaker Agency, Michael Nylander’s representative firm.
Other recognizable games represented by Playmaker are William Nylander, Johnny Gaudreau, Conor Sheary, and Brooks Orpik.
It’s still early to consider Fjällby a top prospect, but he has earned the honor of having the best flow in the Capitals organization.
Look at that salad.
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Uncle Jesse would be proud.
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