It looks like 2023 could be a big year for Swedish center Leo Carlsson, who just was ranked #1 by the NHL in his draft class for international skaters — interestingly ahead of Russian prospect Matvei Michkov.
Carlsson rang in the new year with six points (3G, 3A) in seven games for Sweden in the World Juniors, and his international team track record is equally impressive— with 17 points (10 G, 7 A) in 15 games.
He’s also playing well in the Swedish Hockey League, having already beaten all of his numbers from the 2021-22 season, when he had nine points (3 G, 6 A) in 35 games.