Anton FRONDELL

Center
6’0/196
Left
Djurgardens IF J20/J20 Nationell

Next: Ivan Ryabkin

Easily the next best center behind Hagens, Frondell is an extremely versatile two-way pivot with great upside. Frondell has been effective in Sweden’s U-20 league and on the national team, excelling at the Five-Nations tournament and the J20 level with 39 points in 29 games. He even saw some time in the HockeyAllsvenskan. For a 17-year-old to dominate his age group and even get more opportunities to test his skill and strength at the level above is impressive. Frondell is as smooth as they come, both with his skating and with his puck control and stick handling. Given his well-rounded, two-way game, he reminds me of the way that Leo Carlsson played with his confidence, creativity, and ability to adapt at each level. He’s able to easily spot open lanes to attack and when he gets to the high-traffic areas, he’s able to pull off moves at a very quick and accurate pace to get around defenders. When he’s setting up his teammates, it’s as if he has eyes at the back of his head, knowing where they’re going to be. The reason why he is not 2 is because he has had some injuries at the end of the season and didn’t play at the U-18 World Championship. Depending on the needs of the team drafting second, it wouldn’t be shocking if Anton Frondell gets drafted 2nd overall because of his overall skillset and potential.

Size/Strength Excellent
Skating Good
Shot/Scoring Excellent
Puckhandling Excellent
Physical Play Great
Offensive Play Excellent
Defensive Good
Hockey Sense Excellent
Competitiveness Excellent

Strengths

1. Dynamic forward whose most eye-catching tool is his puck skills. From the way he’s able to shield pucks in play to his ability to create off the rush to his excellent release, his hands drive his game.
2. He’s got quick hands, a natural release, a good sense for spacing and attacking, and an ability to both create his own looks and challenge defenders.
3. He’s strong, he plays with pace and he’s got high-end skill on the puck as a handler and play-creator. He’s got quick hands, a natural release, a good sense for spacing and attacking, and an ability to both create his own looks and challenge defenders.

Areas of Improvement

1. Frondell’s season ended due to injury last season, so we will have to wait and see if the injury affects him.
2. His Skating could be improved.

Scouting Report

Anton Frondell was one of Sweden’s most productive junior players this year and even saw some pro action with Djurgardens’ Allsvenskan team. He only produced a single assist, but he showed he could hang with high-quality players all season long. He started the season with the J18 team, tallying 5 goals and 10 points in 4 games before being promoted to the J20 squad, where he put up 18 goals and 39 points in 29 games for Djurgardens IF. Frondell staked his claim on the top European prospect spot when he played in the 2024 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament as a 16-year-old. He led Sweden in goals and also beat the USA to win gold. He also captained Sweden at the U17s, scoring six goals and an assist. Frondell is a dynamic forward whose most eye-catching tool is his puck skills. From the way he’s able to shield pucks in play to his ability to create off the rush to his excellent release, his hands drive his game. A powerful center with offensive touch, Frondell’s season ended early due to injury. He has good touch on the puck and gets to the interior well, while also showcasing a willingness to be physical. He’s strong, he plays with pace and he’s got high-end skill on the puck as a handler and play-creator. He’s got quick hands, a natural release, a good sense for spacing and attacking, and an ability to both create his own looks and challenge defenders. Frondell is a Strong, two-way center. You watch him play and he’s got the well-rounded, two-way game like Sasha Barkov. Good everywhere on the ice, no matter where – with or without the puck, offensively, defensively, playmaking, scoring, killing penalties. He’s the real deal. At the
moment, no prospect has taken the number 2 spot behind James Hagens, if Anton Frondell has a strong campaign, he could be a great selection at 2.

Skill: Dynamic Center with dazzling puckhandling ability, creative passing, and a light quick release on his shot

NHL Comparable: Aleksander Barkov

NHL Potential: 1st Line Center

Season	Team	League	GP	G	PTS
2023-24	Djurgardens IF J20	J20 Nationell	29	18	39
	Sweden U17	WHC-17	7	6	7
	Sweden U18	WJAC-19	6	2	7