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2019 CBJ Top 25 Under 25: #7 Emil Bemström is ready for his NHL debut

#7: Emil Bemström

7th out of 34 eligible players
Writers’ Vote: 7th
Readers’ Vote: 7th
Highest Placement: 3rd (3 votes)
Most Common Placement: 5th (21 votes)

Biography

Birthdate: June 1, 1999
Birthplace: Nyköping, Sweden
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 181 lbs
Position: Right Wing
Acquired: Signed three-year entry level contract with CBJ in May 2019.

2018-19 Season

A rising star in Sweden and leading scorer in the SHL last season with 23 goals in 47 games, Bemström’s reputation as a prospect is already preceding his NHL debut. A swift and sure skater, combined with his accurate, hard-to-defend shot, characterizes Bemström as a true threat in any offensive situation.