Sharks' Leo Sahlin Wallenius: Stolen by Sharks in Round 2

Sahlin Wallenius was the 53rd overall pick by the Sharks in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft on Saturday.

Led by his mobility, Sahlin Wallenius was reportedly in the late first-round conversation for some teams, making him a pretty good get at this point. He moves well enough to consistently and effectively carry the puck through the neutral zone, and his offensive are at least solid average. There's a lack of physicality to the Swede's defensive game, but like many modern-day NHL players, Sahlin Wallenius does a decent enough job in his own zone as the result of his speed and smarts. He has the look of a high-floor defensive prospect with legitimate long-term, middle-pair upside.