2012 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Sebastian Collberg
Thursday, 06.21.2012 / 6:00 AM
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By Greg Fernandez
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The Pittsburgh Penguins and CONSOL Energy Center will be hosting the 2012 NHL Draft on June 22nd and 23rd. In the days leading up to the event, pittsburghpenguins.com will be putting the spotlight on some of the best and brightest draft-eligible prospects.
Position: Right Wing
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 176 pounds
Shoots: Right
Born: February 23, 1994
Born in: Mariestad, SWE
Played the 2011-12 season with: Frolunda HC (Elitserien)
NHL Central Scouting: No. 3 among European skaters
The Hockey News: No. 14
International Scouting Services: No. 11
McKeen’s Hockey: No. 14
Red Line Report: No. 22
TSN: No. 28
NHL Comparison: Jeff Skinner
NHL Potential: “He has the skills to compete for a top-six role in the NHL.” – Grant McCagg, TSN
While right winger Sebastian Collberg's stats during his time with Frolunda in the Elitserien aren’t eye popping, don't be fooled. This young Swede can light the lamp. In 2011, Collberg prospered for his Frolunda Jr. team, posting 44 points (21G-23A) in 35 games. But when he was promoted to Frolunda for the 2011-12 season, Collberg played sparingly. One scout explained to The Hockey News that Frolunda is in "a tough organization" and "they have a tendency not to play their young guns." Collberg excelled though in international play, finishing second on Team Sweden’s roster with seven points (4G-3A) to help the Swedes win their first World Junior Championship in 31 years. The Swedish right winger was also a key contributor to Team Sweden’s gold medal at the 2011-12 Five Nations Tournament in Finland.
"(Collberg) plays with an extremely short stick, which helps his play makings skills and he's surprisingly able to get enough torque on his shot to handcuff goalies. A crisp and swift skater, he gets the most out of his stride as his speed, balance, and diagonal cuts are all above average… Collberg is also an accomplished defensive player, as he does not hesitate to retreat back into his own zone and makes clever plays to foil the opposition into setting up."
-McKeen’s Hockey
Position: Right WingHeight: 5-foot-11
Weight: 176 pounds
Shoots: Right
Born: February 23, 1994
Born in: Mariestad, SWE
Played the 2011-12 season with: Frolunda HC (Elitserien)
| SEASON | TEAM | LEAGUE | GP | G | A | P |
| 2010-11 | FROLUNDA | SWE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-11 | FROLUNDA JR. | SWE-JR. | 35 | 21 | 23 | 44 |
| 2010-11 | FROLUNDA U18 | SWE-U18 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| 2011-12 | FROLUNDA | SWE | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-12 | FROLUNDA JR. | SWE-JR. | 21 | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| 2011-12 | FROLUNDA U18 | SWE-U18 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
NHL Central Scouting: No. 3 among European skaters
The Hockey News: No. 14
International Scouting Services: No. 11
McKeen’s Hockey: No. 14
Red Line Report: No. 22
TSN: No. 28
NHL Comparison: Jeff Skinner
NHL Potential: “He has the skills to compete for a top-six role in the NHL.” – Grant McCagg, TSN
While right winger Sebastian Collberg's stats during his time with Frolunda in the Elitserien aren’t eye popping, don't be fooled. This young Swede can light the lamp. In 2011, Collberg prospered for his Frolunda Jr. team, posting 44 points (21G-23A) in 35 games. But when he was promoted to Frolunda for the 2011-12 season, Collberg played sparingly. One scout explained to The Hockey News that Frolunda is in "a tough organization" and "they have a tendency not to play their young guns." Collberg excelled though in international play, finishing second on Team Sweden’s roster with seven points (4G-3A) to help the Swedes win their first World Junior Championship in 31 years. The Swedish right winger was also a key contributor to Team Sweden’s gold medal at the 2011-12 Five Nations Tournament in Finland.
"(Collberg) plays with an extremely short stick, which helps his play makings skills and he's surprisingly able to get enough torque on his shot to handcuff goalies. A crisp and swift skater, he gets the most out of his stride as his speed, balance, and diagonal cuts are all above average… Collberg is also an accomplished defensive player, as he does not hesitate to retreat back into his own zone and makes clever plays to foil the opposition into setting up."
-McKeen’s Hockey
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