61#— | F | Viggo Björck
Team: Djurgårdens IF (Sweden)
Videoscouting: Leksand 1:3 Djurgarden
By Jocke Andersson, Head Scout Sweden
Height/Weight:
177 cm / 5’10”, 78 kg / 172 lbs
Shoots: Left
DOB: 2008
Draft Eligible: 2026
Viggo Björck is a skilled and competitive forward who blends high-end hockey
sense with an advanced understanding of offensive spacing and timing. He plays
a fast, intelligent game, consistently creating plays through pace, anticipation,
and quick execution. Björck’s ability to process the ice makes him an effective
dual threat, capable of finishing with precision or setting up teammates with
sharp, on-time passes.
His skating is a major asset: smooth stride mechanics, strong edge control, and
quick acceleration allow him to attack off the rush or change direction fluidly in
tight spaces. He plays with tempo, constantly in motion, and is effective at
sustaining possession through balance and agility. Björck’s shot features a
clean, deceptive release that can beat goaltenders from mid-range.
Away from the puck, he competes with discipline and effort. He tracks back
responsibly, applies pressure on the forecheck, and shows a willingness to battle
in contested areas, all traits that enhance his projection as a reliable, modern
forward.
Björck would benefit from adding more muscle to better absorb contact and hold
his ground in board battles. While his offensive instincts are strong, developing
more patience with the puck and improving his small area play under pressure
will elevate his effectiveness against elite defenders.
Björck continued improvement in his consistency shift-to-shift and physical
engagement will help round out his game as he transitions to higher competition
levels.
He is Intelligent, high tempo forward with legitimate top six upside. Projects as
a creative play-driver who can contribute to multiple offensive situations while
maintaining strong effort and structure.
In the future he has top six offensive upside with strong transition
play and power-play potential. At the moment, he is now middle-six forward who contributes secondary offense and energy while maintaining responsible two-way habits.
He is a projected power-play contributor with potential to play on the flank or
net-front. Could earn penalty-kill minutes long-term due to compete level and
skating ability.
Björck has been a steady offensive performer in Djurgården’s junior system, and
his skating and hockey sense suggest strong translation to U20 and international play. Expected to maintain solid point production and continue upward development as one of Sweden’s 2008-born forwards to watch for 2026.