Donuts making a mess in WJC-20

As expected heavy centered around Swedish prospects, Wisborg is set for the annual WJC-20 event. There are several late picks from the last draft class in this year's roster. None are high profile but obviously doing well enough to compete against same age players. It will be interesting to get a first look at the Donuts draft picks from rounds 2-5 and 9 in 2019 and a more experienced pick from 2018.


Finland

Patrik Puistola, 18, winger, drafted no 73/2019 by Carolina (NHL) reached for by the 'nuts at 39 in CCHL. currently listed as IR but still remain on the roster so will hopefully recover to be a part of a usually potent finish WJC-team. Never seen the boy but this is what McKeen said pre-draft day: "Sniper alert! Puistola may be a one-trick pony, but it’s a pretty good trick. He scores goals." Well lets check this pony out....

Sweden

Hugo Alnefelt, 18, goalie, drafted no 71/2019 by Tampa Bay (NHL) and taken by Wisborg at no 61. Already playing in SHL as a back-up in HV71 and doing really well. Youngest of the three goalies at the WJC but could emerge as a sleeper behind more experienced Jesper Eliasson (Long Island prospect).

Mattias Norlinder, 19 ,defender, drafted at 64/2019  by Montreal (NHL) and fell to the Donuts with the 105th pick. Ranked as high as 50-ish by some scouting services. Plays in Allsvenskan (Swedish second tier) and showing great offense already.

Oskar Bäck, 19, center, drafted 75/2018 by Dallas (NHL) and fell to the 125 pick before picked up by Wisborg. This year playing in SHL with Färjestad in a limited role so far. Experienced from last years WJC he will asked to show more this year.

Nikola Pasic, 19, center, drafted late 189/2019 by New Jersey (NHL) and picked by Donuts at 193. This year playing in Allsvenskan and making the most of this opportunity. Combining the reviews predraft talked about good vision, soft hands, good shot and passer. Well, sounds good enough for a Donut!

Czech Republic

Michal Teplý, 18, winger, drafted 105/2019 by Chicago (NHL) but scooped up at no 83 by Donuts.A bigbodied winger that has come over the pond to play in WHL and scored 30 points in 29 games so far. Noted as a stellar stickhandler and top-notch passer it will be interesting to see him.

Enjoy holidays and World Juniors!