Viktor Svedberg’s size is the first thing you notice when he’s on the ice. When you’re 6-foot-9, you’re easy to find.
Couple Svedberg’s height with his wingspan and his stick reach, and you can see why the Blackhawks are interested to see what the defenseman could do.
“He could have his heels at the top of the crease and poke-check a guy in the high slot,” Corey Crawford said with a smile. “It’s always nice to have a big guy like that.”
The Blackhawks will now find out how much Svedberg can help him.
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Svedberg is expected to make his NHL debut on Friday night when the Blackhawks face the New York Islanders in their new Brooklyn, N.