Karl Henriksson: 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Playmaking Center With Great Linemates

Today for AATJ’s continuing coverage of 2019 draft prospects, we take a look at a Swedish center with a left handed shot who has played his entire career in his home country. Karl Henriksson is a smaller center, standing only 5’9”, but weighing 174. That is light for now, but as he grows into his smaller frame, he can probably end up being a little bulkier, which could be good for his game at the next level.

Karl hails from Malmo, Sweden, which is near the southern tip of the country, but for the last two seasons, has plied his trade for the Frölunda Hockey Club, which is headquartered further north in Gothenburg. He has done well for them, playing above his competition both in the J18 Elit…