Overview of the Habs’ prospects: Filip Eriksson excels at the start of the season

Yes, I know you’re all upset, because your favorite show is finally back.

No, I’m not talking about STAT, or Breaking Bad, or La Casa Del Papel, I’m talking about the Habs’ hopefuls.

Without further ado, let’s get to the heart of the matter with the performances that have caught and are catching the eye among the Habs’ hopefuls.

Filip Eriksson – Center – age 19

In general, it’s very difficult for youngsters under the age of 20 to find a place in a top European league.

We’re seeing this right now with Ivan Demidov, who, for all his talent, doesn’t necessarily have the biggest role or the most playing time.

It’s the same in Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, and so on.

However, there’s a little-known Montreal Canadiens prospect who, aged just 19, is currently starting the new season on the first line of the Växjö Lakers hockey club, a team in the Swedish First Division (SHL).

Indeed, young Filip Eriksson, drafted in the sixth round (165ᵉ overall) in 2023 by the Habs, is at the center of Växjö’s first line right now, as the Swedish team kicks off its Champions League season.

This is a tournament that brings together last season’s top teams from all European leagues.

And so far, Eriksson has been dominant, collecting two goals and an assist in two games.

The Habs prospect scored his team’s first goal of the tournament in a 3-1 win over the Berlin Eisbären.