Bosse Meijer #16
Nationality: Sweden – C – December 17, 2008 – Vasteras, Sweden – 5’10” / 168lbs – Left Handed – Frolunda HC (SHL)
Bosse Meijer is an extremely skilled, playmaking forward whose skating and hockey IQ immediately stand out. He is an excellent skater with high-end speed, fluid edge work and the ability to change direction quickly, allowing him to consistently create separation and stay involved in the play. His hockey sense is equally impressive, as he reads plays extremely well, finds open ice and consistently makes himself available for the puck. Meijer is an excellent passer, particularly on the rush, and looks more naturally suited as a playmaker than a pure goal scorer. He is also an aggressive forechecker who uses his skating and work rate to pressure opponents into turnovers. Despite his smaller frame, he competes hard physically and does a good job battling larger players along the boards, while his puck protection allows him to maintain possession under pressure. He has also shown strong shooting mechanics and a dangerous one-timer, although he does not shoot frequently enough yet to fully evaluate that part of his game.
The biggest question surrounding Meijer is how his 5’10”, 168-pound frame will translate against NHL competition. He already competes well against bigger players, but the physical demands of the NHL will be significantly greater, and adding strength without sacrificing his skating will be important. There are otherwise relatively few obvious deficiencies in his game from the games evaluated. He tracks back reliably and shows the awareness to contribute defensively, giving him a legitimate two-way profile despite his offensive strengths. His offensive ceiling will likely depend on whether he can continue developing his shooting and become more of a threat to score rather than relying primarily on his playmaking. If he can add strength while maintaining his elite skating and IQ, Meijer has the potential to develop into a top-six NHL forward; otherwise, his skill set could translate into a strong bottom-six role
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