2018 NHL Draft: Los Angeles Kings Select F Johan Södergran With 165th Pick

The Kings turn back to Sweden for their first of two sixth-round picks, selecting Johan Södergran with pick number 165. The 6’2” forward plays both center and wing, and split his time this past season between Linköping’s junior and mens’ teams. He excelled on Linköping’s SuperElit team, putting up 33 points in 37 games. He also played 20 games in the SHL, putting up no points but gaining valuable experience playing against men.

Need To Know

• Another smooth-skating, speedy forward. Notice a trend?
• Powerful shot
• Has steadily improved offensive game
• Needs to work on consistency /

Ranking

Future Considerations: 152

Scouting Report

A prospect to keep an eye on is Johan Södergran. Our @FCHockey 🇸🇪Scout @ChrHedlund on him: I like how he has improved his offensive game, you can see obvious steps in the right direction and I really like the tools and upside he has #2018NHLDraft

— Dennis Schellenberg (@ScoutingFactory) March 4, 2018

Another game in J20 SuperElit and once again I am very impressed by Johan Södergran. Currently he is one of the most exciting players to watch in J20 SuperElit. Elite speed and great hockey sense! He has really taken his game to another level in J20 Top10 #2018NHLDraft

— Christoffer Hedlund (@ChrHedlund) February 23, 2018

The #lakings get Johan Södergran with pick #165, could turn out be a big steal in this draft. I've been amazed by him more than once this season, one of the most exciting players in J20 SuperElit. Smooth skater with insanely high top speed. A great pick! @FCHockey #nhldraft2018

— Christoffer Hedlund (@ChrHedlund) June 23, 2018

165. KINGS: Johan Södergran F
Big and powerful forward. Good skater for his size and with decent offensive instincts. If he makes the NHL, it'll be as a 3rd/4th liner. #nhldraft2018

— Jimmy Hamrin (@jimmyhamrin) June 23, 2018

Highlights

In the sixth round the #LAKings select Johan Södergran 165th overall.#NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/h3ctFSvac7

— Eric (@Kingsgifs) June 23, 2018

Johan Södergran kvitterar för Linköping 4-4. #J20gifs #J20SETop10 #LHFJ20 #LHCJ20 pic.twitter.com/1lhmWYbpan

— Anton Johansson (@antonj85) February 11, 2018

Johan Södergran gör 2-1 till Linköping mot Luleå. #J20gifs #J20SETop10 #LHFJ20 #LHCJ20 pic.twitter.com/aujn23qZ10

— Anton Johansson (@antonj85) February 11, 2018