Aron Dahlqvist – 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Dahlqvist projects as a defensively-minded defenseman. He’s not spectacular at preventing entries, but he shows promising qualities in transition. He’s effective at moving the puck up the ice in those situations, and isn’t afraid to lay the boom. That’s a trait he shows in his own zone, especially, and he does a good job of not overdoing it. Dahlqvist doesn’t throw hits that will get his team in trouble—they’re very much calculated.

Speaking of Dahlqvist’s defense, he’s pretty smart on that front. He has solid gap control, which allows him to make a play on the puck while simultaneously not overcommitting to one player. He prevents high-danger passing lanes from opening up, too, which is a result of his defensive IQ and strong stick. Dahlqvist’s defensive zone play is where he excels the most. If he locks onto a player, they will likely be shut down.

Though big, physical defensemen can sometimes be poor skaters, Dahlqvist’s mobility is one of his strengths. He’s not exceptional on this front, but it’s an important weapon in his arsenal.

In the near future, Dahlqvist will have to show he can play against men. He was very effective against his own age group, but the SHL will be a welcome test for him. While it’s a demanding and fast-paced league, he has the traits to do well in that kind of environment. Offense will be an area to improve, as he was indistinguishable production-wise from his defensive teammates in juniors.

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Aron Dahlqvist – NHL Draft Projection

It’s very possible that Dahlqvist goes undrafted. If he does get taken, though, expect a late-round choice.

Quotables

“Dahlqvist is a big defenseman who’s good with the puck and reads the game well. He does a great job reading long plays through the neutral zone from the opposition, often ending with him intercepting the pass. He makes it hard on forechecking players with his smart use of screening to slow them down.” – Linus Johnsson, FCHockey (from ‘26789 – Skelleftea J20 vs. Brynas J20,’ FCHockey – April 13, 2025)

“Dahlqvist exhibits excellent skating ability for a defenseman of his age. His acceleration is noteworthy, allowing him to engage quickly in both offensive rushes and defensive recoveries. His top speed is also commendable, providing him with the ability to cover ground and transition effectively.” – Jocke Andersson, FCHockey (from ‘26662 – Brynas J20 vs. Rogle J20,’ FCHockey – March 11, 2025)

Strengths

Under Construction – Improvements to Make

NHL Potential

With the potential to make and perform well in a role with Brynäs IF’s SHL team as soon as next season, Dahlqvist’s stock could rise quite a bit. But as it stands, he has the upside to be a bottom-pairing defenseman in the NHL that sticks around for a while. His archetype is widely coveted.

Risk-Reward Analysis

Risk – 3.5/5, Reward – 2.5/5

Fantasy Hockey Potential

Offense – 2.5/10, Defense – 6/10

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