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Adam Boqvist

Position: Defenseman

Height/Weight: 6-0/165

Shoots: Right

2017-18 team: Brynas Jr./Brynas/Almtuna (Sweden)

TSN's Craig Button says: "Real dynamic offensive defenseman. He's got that daring. I call it daring because players like him will look at opportunities and they're not afraid to take the initiative. He can make an 80-foot pass as well as he can make a 10-foot pass. He'll hold the puck. He's not willing to give it up. He's willing to hold it and break down defenders. He's got that ability to strike quick. Because he's looking to take advantage of weakness, he's always probing and that probing can be with the puck and just as importantly without the puck. He'll jump into the attack. When you use player types as a comparable, that's where Erik Karlsson comes to mind."

Summary: Central Scouting ranked Boqvist the No. 2 European skater behind expected top pick Rasmus Dahlin. Boqvist is expected to be available when the Red Wings pick sixth, but they might prefer a bigger defenseman, like Evan Bouchard or Noah Dobson, if available, or Quinn Hughes.

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