Simon Johansson

European video scout for @McKeensHockey

[Simon Johansson @SimonJScouting]

@curtisandrews He’s probably between 5’11” and 6’0”. I’ve watched and compared Stenberg to other players standing next to him and their profiles state around 6’0”.
Björck on the other hand is not 5’10, he’s more towards 5’8” and the size compared to Stenberg is big

[Simon Johansson @SimonJScouting]

@ERANFHC Han har absolut inte presterat på sin högsta nivå än men han skapar ju fortfarande lägen. Lite bättre avslut från sina lagkamrater så hade vi haft en annan bild av han.

[McKeen's Hockey @mckeenshockey]

📈 USA standouts from the U18 Five Nations Tournament

Team USA may not have finished on top of the standings, but several draft eligible players boosted their stock in a big way.

A strong showing for the American group as the 2026 draft picture starts to take shape.

Read the full breakdown by @pereira_report: https://t.co/WPmpAZtVSx

[McKeen's Hockey @mckeenshockey]

The U18 5 Nations offered a clear look at rising talent for the 2026 draft.

Nordmark, Command, Elofsson, Novak, and Kahkonen all impressed in different ways.

Catch the full analysis from @SimonJScouting https://t.co/RQSaqQanlZ

#mckeenshockey #nhl #nhldraft #nhlprospects #hockeyprospects

[Simon Johansson @SimonJScouting]

@MattiasWallgr1 @Sannylindstrom Svårt att jämföra backar/forwards, ja. Men klar skillnad i talangnivå mellan Ivar och Knut

[Linc Zdancewicz @LincZdancewicz]

If you haven't jumped on the Alberts Smits bandwagon, welcome aboard.

Smits has been spectacular this season for Jukurit and is exhibiting so many pro habits.

Watch him generate the breakout on this play and continue to support the rush with his 6'3 frame.

He is special

[McKeen's Hockey @mckeenshockey]

2026 Draft: Early Favourites – Central Europe Edition

Our scouts highlight players from Central Europe like Tomáš Chrenko, Adam Goljer, Simas Ignatavicius, Maxim Eliseev, Tobias Krämer & more who are standing out across the region.

👉 Read the full breakdown: https://t.co/YsjUgj4Kuv

Written by @MatoDeraj @Csomichapin @SimonJScouting 

#NHLDraft #HockeyProspects #McKeensHockey #DraftWatch #Europe

[McKeen's Hockey @mckeenshockey]

We’re kicking off a brand-new series spotlighting the next wave of the 2026 NHL Draft class.

Our scouting team has gripped their notebooks and traveled the globe, first stop: Russia

Written by @SimonJScouting & Henry Lawrence

Read the full article ➡️ https://t.co/2z6e4egxqB

#NHLDraft #HockeyProspects #McKeensHockey #DraftWatch

[McKeen's Hockey @mckeenshockey]

2026 Draft: Early Favourites – Finland Edition

Our newest scouting feature spotlights Finland’s top breakout bets ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft: Vertti Svensk, Samu Alalauri, Jakub Frolo, Juho Piiparinen, Oliver Suvanto, Vilho Vanhatalo, and Albert Smits.

👉 Read the full breakdown: https://t.co/XTVfcHdJ1z

Written by @JayRivet27 @SimonJScouting & @myllymaki_arttu 

#NHLDraft #HockeyProspects #McKeensHockey #DraftWatch #finland

[McKeen's Hockey @mckeenshockey]

2026 Draft: Early Favourites – Sweden Edition

Our scouting team takes a close look at Sweden’s most promising players for the 2026 NHL Draft including Ivar Stenberg, Elton Hermansson, and Malte Gustafsson.

👉 Read the full breakdown: https://t.co/PhZQuAjphv

Written by @RVBScouting @SimonJScouting & Viktor Åhlund

#NHLDraft #HockeyProspects #McKeensHockey #DraftWatch  #Sweden

[Felix Robbins @RVBScouting]

📝In case you missed it, my colleagues @SimonJScouting, Viktor Åhlund and I put some of our early season favourite Swedish prospects in the spotlight. Give it a read and let us know your thoughts!

#NHLDraft #Hockeyallsvenskan #SHL #NHL

[Simon Johansson @SimonJScouting]

@GriffingDylan He’s a good one. Worthy of the call-up for sure

[Simon Johansson @SimonJScouting]

A ton of interesting prospects from Russia this coming draft. These are just a handful that Henry and I wrote about!

[McKeen's Hockey @mckeenshockey]

We’re kicking off a brand-new series spotlighting the next wave of the 2026 NHL Draft class.

Our scouting team has gripped their notebooks and traveled the globe, first stop: Russia

Written by @SimonJScouting & Henry Lawrence

Read the full article ➡️ https://t.co/2z6e4egxqB

#NHLDraft #HockeyProspects #McKeensHockey #DraftWatch

[Simon Johansson @SimonJScouting]

@Pete___Hughes He’ll be in your top 20 by June :)

[Simon Johansson @SimonJScouting]

@GriffingDylan @grismatter @eliteprospects Definitely is one of the top russian prospects. Given his blend of offensive upside, size and two-way game, he will fetch a lot of interest in NHL teams

[Simon Johansson @SimonJScouting]

@SashaMesic Topp 6 i Sverige har redan bra offensiv om man kollar på vilka spelare som är med. Klingsell hade potentiellt fått spela bottom 6 roll och då vill man kanske satsa på större, fysiskare, defensivare spelare i stället

[Linc Zdancewicz @LincZdancewicz]

Central Scouting released their preliminary rankings!!! Check out me and mark going through each and every A Grade prospect!!

[Felix Robbins @RVBScouting]

Noteworthy rankings of Swedish players:

Ivar Stenberg: A
Elton Hermansson: A
Marcus Nordmark: A
Malte Gustafsson: A
Viggo Björck: B(?)
Willam Håkansson: B
Oscar Holmertz: B
Axel Elofsson: C
Axel Brøngel Larsson: WL (??)
Jonas Lagerberg Hoen: WL (???)