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Washington Capitals: Breaking down the top 3 second round cuts

ByMichael Marzzacco|
ARLINGTON, VA - JUNE 30:Washington Capitals defensive prospect Connor Hobbs, right, waits with another prospect for their one on one meeting with coaches during the Washington Capitals Development Camp at Kettler IcePlex on Friday, June 30, 2017. (Photo by Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, VA - JUNE 30:Washington Capitals defensive prospect Connor Hobbs, right, waits with another prospect for their one on one meeting with coaches during the Washington Capitals Development Camp at Kettler IcePlex on Friday, June 30, 2017. (Photo by Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
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NASHVILLE, TN – SEPTEMBER 8: Axel Jonsson-Fjallby #45 of the Washington Capitals battles for the puck against Alexandre Carrier #45 of the Nashville Predators during an NHL Prospects game at Ford Ice Center on September 8, 2019 in Antioch, Tennessee. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – SEPTEMBER 8: Axel Jonsson-Fjallby #45 of the Washington Capitals battles for the puck against Alexandre Carrier #45 of the Nashville Predators during an NHL Prospects game at Ford Ice Center on September 8, 2019 in Antioch, Tennessee. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images)

#3 Axel Jonsson-Fjallby

Axel Jonsson-Fjallby seemed like he was the most NHL ready heading into training camp but after a dismal performance in both the preseason and the rookie tournament, he finds himself heading to Hershey but it could be a blessing in disguise.

Part of Jonsson-Fjallby’s struggles is adapting to the game in the North America style which is smaller rinks but it’s an adjustment he should be able to overcome with a full season in Hershey.

Last year he didn’t have a full season in Hershey and he went back home to Sweden after one month. The Caps hope that doesn’t happen again and that Jonsson-Fjallby gets a full season with the Hershey Bears under his belt.

Jonsson-Fjallby has long blonde hair that rivals other Caps Swede Carl Hagelin. His game has been compared to Hagelin’s as well.

QUEBEC CITY, QC – SEPTEMBER 20: Washington Capitals left wing Axel Jonsson-Fjallby (45) waits for a faceoff during the Washington Capitals versus the Montreal Canadiens preseason game on September 20, 2018, at Centre Videotron in Quebec City, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
QUEBEC CITY, QC – SEPTEMBER 20: Washington Capitals left wing Axel Jonsson-Fjallby (45) waits for a faceoff during the Washington Capitals versus the Montreal Canadiens preseason game on September 20, 2018, at Centre Videotron in Quebec City, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Jonsson-Fjallby had just three points (2 goals, 1 assist) in 16 Hershey Bears games. He then went home to play for Djurgardens IF and recorded 10 points (1 goal, 9 assists) in 36 games.

He’s posted far better numbers than that and Jonsson-Fjallby looks for a bounce back season. In the 2017-18 season, Jonsson-Fjallby had 16 points (7 goals, 9 assists) and added two goals and two assists for four points in seven games in the World Junior Championships for Team Sweden.

The Caps and Bears would like to see Jonsson-Fjallby record a 50-point season.

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