On the fly, he pays close attention to where the puck's going and where it's been. His skating is his biggest asset and he has the potential to really round out his game. With the best of its defensive prospects already at or knocking on the door of the NHL roster, Litter Box Cats selects Philip Broberg for Florida Panthers with the 13th pick in the 2019 SBN Mock Draft..
Each day leading up to the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, held on June 21 in Vancouver, we will be taking a look at one of the top prospects available for the Chicago Blackhawks with the No. I noted … Then in 2018-19, he won a silver medal at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup with Team Sweden. Philip Broberg is one of the fastest skaters in this year’s draft class and is the second best defender. In the defensive zone, Broberg has a strong lower-body which he imposes onto opponents to separate the puck. Bowen Byram is likely the first defender taken, while Victor Söderström and Cam York may challenge Broberg for the next couple of picks.
"I have informed Skelleftea that we will take him into the hub with us."Broberg, the eighth overall pick at last year’s NHL Entry Draft, posted one goal and eight points in 45 games in his first season with Skelleftea, Sweden’s top league. Broberg should be a top-15 pick, possibly even top-10, in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. 2018-19 Team: AIK (#70)Date of Birth: June 25, 2001Place of Birth: Örebro, SwedenHt: 6’ 3” Wt: 203 lbsShoots: LeftPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: 2019 first-year eligible Upload the photo, let us review it and we will upload it within 48 hours, assuming you confirm you have the photographer's permisson to have it uploaded at eliteprospects.com.2019 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #17 by Future Considerations2019 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #15 by TSN/McKenzie2019 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #21 by Hockeyprospect.comSubmit changes (incorrect DOB, missing stats, incorrect stats, social media links etc) using a web form and we will review your update request within 24 hours and update accordingly.2019 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #16 by ISS HockeyGo Premium to Update Profile PhotoYou need to be Premium to access this feature.Go Premium for Elite Prospects Support2019 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #9 by McKeen's HockeyGet access to our unique free agency lists and many more premium featuresGet access to Skill Rating and many more premium features2019 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #5 by NHL Central Scouting First in the series of prospect profiles is defenseman Philip Broberg. – Philip Broberg – AIK J20 (SuperElit) | Left Defence | 2019 NHL Draft Eligible Örebro, Sweden | June 25, 2001 | 6-foot-3, 198-pounds.
He also has a long reach with his stick and can use it for effective poke checks or to eliminate passing lanes. This allows him to read the play early and make the most of any time and space found. At this time, his sense is strong offensively, showing an understanding of when to move the puck up ice with a pass and when it is safe to rush the puck himself. His fluid skating ability allows him to punish over-extension immediately with how quickly he can start plays from his own end. The 17-year-old Broberg spent most of the 2018-19 season playing against men in Allsvenskan, the second tier of Swedish hockey under the SHL, with AIK. Back in March, Holland told reporters that the plan is for Broberg to participate in training camp, but return to the SHL for a sophomore season in 2021-22. With defenseman Caleb Jones banged up, coach Dave Tippett brought in rookie Philip Broberg as the team’s seventh defenseman. Philip Broberg, Edmonton Oilers, 2019 NHL Draft (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers. At the time of the draft last year, another Athletic prospect ranker Corey Pronman said of Broberg: “Philip Broberg excited scouts early and late in the season.