NHL Draft 2012 Prospects: #18 Sebastian Collberg

The draft, hands down, is the best time of the hockey season. Maybe I'm just saying that because the Wild haven't been seen post-season action since 2008, but that is besides the point.

So, on June 22nd-23rd, we will all sit down in front of the television/computer and watch the draft. But if you are wondering, "who's who", then you haven't been reading HW because thats my job.

So without further ado:

Introducing our 2012 NHL #18 Draft Prospect - Sebastian Collberg

Accomplishments & Awards:

Prospect Jersey (What Would They Look Like In a Wild Jersey?)

Summarized Scouting Report

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HW Projection:

Video Evidence:

Where Does He Fit In The Wild?

The Wild have added alot of two-way talent over the past years but still lack offense, which Collberg is plenty off.

Conclusion

After Nail Yakupov and Alex Galchenyuk, Collberg is arguably the top offensive forward available, something the Wild have lacked greatly.

And we like our Swedes.

He's offensively talented, great shot, and he can skate. He plays with hardwork and isn't afraid to play physical.

So what is the problem?

In 41 games in the SEL, he has zero points. To be fair, he isn't very much because pro teams in Sweden prefer to use their more veteran players, but still, its concerning. In addition, it is quite clear, Collberg needs more muscle and strength to compete because often times he gets overpowered.

As Wild fans, we're used to having undersized players, sometimes they work out, sometimes they don't. Collberg works hard and is dangerously offensively, but clearly has work to do maturing and gaining muscle. That is key if he wants to make it in the NHL.

Special thanks to HFBoards, Future Considerations, The Hockey Writers, TSN, OHLProspeccts and The Scouting Repor