
Swedish Phenom Viggo Björck Takes the AHL Route to NHL Readiness
Scouts and analysts see the American Hockey League as the fastest path for Björck to NHL readiness, echoing the trajectories of William Nylander and Linus Constant.
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Scouts and analysts see the American Hockey League as the fastest path for Björck to NHL readiness, echoing the trajectories of William Nylander and Linus Constant.

Viggo Björck is leaving Sweden’s SHL to join the Winnipeg Jets, where coaches see a rare blend of skill and work ethic that could reshape the club’s secondary scoring and trade strategy.

The Tampa Bay Lightning selected six prospects during the second day of the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, New York, highlighting a mix of domestic and international talent.

The NHL Draft's fifth round added two promising forwards to the Lightning's roster, highlighting the team's continued focus on international talent and collegiate development.
At the NHL scouting combine in Buffalo, the Florida Panthers are weighing their ninth‑overall pick, eyeing Swedish centre Viggo Bjorck and WHL defenseman Daxon Rudolph after a dinner meeting, while the team looks to rebuild a depleted prospect pool.

With the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs must decide whether to select Ivar Stenberg, a Swedish forward whose SHL and World Junior performances have positioned him as the most NHL‑ready candidate, or to pursue alternative prospects such as Gavin McKenna.