C Arvid Eljas, 5'11"179lbs (Leksands J20, SWE): 14gp/3g/7a/10pts. His play earned him 8 games in the HockeyEttan, a men's pro league, where he did surprisingly well (2g/4a/6pts), and was the 5th highest scorer under 18 in the league. He added 3pts in 6 playoff games-tied for 4th in scoring on his team. He played a game in the SHL as well, plus he went to the U-18s (3pts in 7 games), where he was cast in a defensive role. Eljas is the second-cousin of Emil Heineman. "A hard-working, intense center who can drive play, Eljas may not be the most beautiful skater but is explosive and effective anyway". He's another player I don't know much about, but I've heard scouts like him.
Eljas works hard, and makes things happen- he can be offensively dynamic. He has the ability to gain speed with control through the neutral zone, cut through traffic, and find teammates for chances. Finds all the open spaces to make himself an available option. Eljas is a good two-way player. He's seen as a good skater and puckhandler-he's calm and patient with the puck, and will button-hook and circle back to find a better option. He is good along the boards, and wins his fair-share of battles, because of his determination. He works hard to win loose pucks. He's also brilliant in transitions, and great against the breakout.
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