Top 5 players the Capitals must avoid in 2023 NHL Draft

#4 Tom Willander

The Caps are stocked on defenseman and Tom Willander is exactly that. He’s from Stockholm, Sweden and for Rogle BK J20 in the J20 National he had 25 points in 39 games with four goals and 21 assists.

Here’s what Elite Prospects said about him in their draft guide:

"Willander’s value stems from the combination of high-end skating and motor. He’s always engaged defensively, using his dynamic posture and evasive footwork to guide attackers away from the middle and break up plays along the boards. When you add the fact that he’s both strong and skilled physically and relentlessly competes for every puck – he’s a nightmare to play against. Even if you start or manage to gain an advantage, Willander has the quickness to recover most of the time."

The Caps will probably draft a defenseman or two but I don’t see them doing it in the first round.