Axel Jonsson-Fjallby

Report: Capitals to sign Axel Jonsson-Fjällby to entry-level contract

As the NHL gets ever closer to the playoffs, Capitals prospect Axel Jonsson-Fjällby is already impressing in Djurgården’s run. Jonsson-Fjällby assisted on Jonathan Davidsson’s second goal, and added his own tally before the game was over, sealing Djurgården’s impressive 6-1 win over Linköping.

According to Hockeynews.se, Capitals assistant general manager Ross Mahoney was in attendance watching the youngster play from the press box. Per Hockeynews.se’s sources, and as translated by Magnus Cadelin, the Capitals have decided to sign Jonsson-Fjällby to an ELC once his SHL season comes to an end.

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Axel Jonsson-Fjällby scores twice in first goals since WJC

Since being drafted by the Capitals in 2016, Axel Jonsson-Fjällby has been one of the least-expected stars to rise on a talent packed Swedish team. The follicly-gifted forward made a name for himself during the 2018 World Junior Championships, scoring two shorthanded goals and registering two assists to help propel Sweden to win silver.

Since the WJC ended, Jonsson-Fjällby has struggled a bit to maintain his momentum, at times finding himself on the bench of a second-place Djurgården team in a fight for standings points.

That ended today.

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Axel Jonsson-Fjällby on his luscious head of hair: ‘It looks okay when it’s kind of fluffy’

Capitals prospect Axel Jonsson-Fjällby has been a huge surprise at the 2018 World Junior Championship. From his unlikely offense to his big hits, Jonsson-Fjällby has impressed from Sweden’s fourth line so far.

But, like Swedish goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, the most notable part of Jonsson-Fjällby’s game may not be his actual hockey skill. It’s his hair, which is becoming more famous by the day.

Last week, Jonsson-Fjällby was even asked about his long blonde locks by Swedish media outlet Aftonbladet and he had some very strong takes.

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