With the 19th pick in the 2011 NHL Draft, the Edmonton Oilers selected Oscar Klefbom, a defenseman from Farjestads of the Swedish Elite League. Klefbom is a bit of a raw talent, and he's ranked 6th in the draft among European skaters by Central Scouting. He's a big guy, and rare in this draft in the fact that he doesn't need to add much bulk to his 6'3" frame, and also in the fact that he plays with a bit of an edge in his game.
NHL Draft: Oscar Klefbom Picked By Edmonton Oilers At No. 19
The European players with that attribute tend to already call North America home, unlike Klefbom, who’s still in Sweden. He’s a great skater for his size and he has a pretty nice shot as well, although he leaves a bit to be desired as a power play quarterback.
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