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2015 NHL Draft Player Profile: Swedish Defenseman Oliver Kylington Carries Elite Skating Abilities

With just over a month until the NHL Draft, we have a look at Swedish defenseman Oliver Kylington

It should come as no surprise, but one of the main prospects I have my eyes set on in this year's draft is from Sweden. I've been extremely high on this guy ever since I saw video of him earlier this season when he was playing in the SHL. Oliver Kylington didn't have the highest output in terms of scoring this year, but his skating and "first pass" abilities alone make him a lock to be taken in the first round, maybe even as a lottery pick (picks 1-14).