Prospect Scouting Report - Viktor Jensen [HOU]

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VIKTOR JENSEN

 

 

Position: Center

Team: Houston Bulls 

Country: Norway 

 

Draft Notes

Viktor Jensen is a dazzling prospect that has impressed many with his goal scoring aptitude and brilliant offensive vision, while being a reliable two-way center over the course of his time in the VHLM.  

 

VHLM Career

After playing three seasons in the QMJHL, Viktor Jensen signed with the Mississauga Hounds of the VHLM.  He would play 16 games over the course of that first season, and while he recorded a few points, it has been this season that has really helped Jensen stand out from the rest of his draft class competition.

 

Jensen was selected second overall by the Houston Bulls in the Season 88 VHLM Draft, and he has been a unit anchoring the top line for the Texas based team.  Jensen currently leads the Bulls in goals and points with a solid 30 goals and 59 points in 54 games.  He has chipped in a solid 82 hits and has 7 game-winning-goals on route to what will likely be a solid darkhorse team come playoff time.

 

Strengths

Scoring Aptitude - One thing has definitely stood out about Viktor Jensen's second season in the VHLM, and that has been how dangerous he has been with and without the puck.  With 30 goals in just 54 games, he currently sits sixth in the entire VHLM in goalscoring, and is within striking distance of the lead.  His shot has been impressive, especially his wrister from within the hashmarks.

 

Passing - The interesting thing is that while he has shown a lot of incredible potential with his goalscoring, it was his vision and playmaking skill that he was known for in junior.  He is someone that could actually turn into an even better passer than he is a scorer, as he develops with better talent in the VHLE and VHL.

 

Defense - Viktor Jensen is someone that is always keeping in mind every part of the ice.  He is someone who definitely loves to contribute offensively, but is regularly seen on the Penalty Kill and in key defensive situations as well.  With further improvements with his faceoff ability, you may be looking at a complete two-way anchor down the middle for a long time in the VHLM.

 

 

Weaknesses

Physicality - While Viktor Jensen is not necessarily a small player, he has had some difficulty adjusting to the physicality and size of some of the players in the VHLM.  He has taken the third most hits in the league, with 249 of them in 54 games.  This could become an even bigger as he moves up, unless he is able to have a better adjustment at the higher level.

 

Skating - While a decent skater, a big part of his eventual improvement as a hockey player will be based around his skating.  Graded a 'C' skater by most scouts of the VHL, there is a lot of room to grow here for the young Norweigan center, and most seem to be banking on it with how they are ranking him in the upcoming draft.

 

Faceoffs - An average VHLM faceoff taker, Viktor Jensen has shown a great willingness in improving on draws as he moves up.  As someone who has shown solid defensive skills and the ability to kill penalties, this will be a big step in becoming an elite two-way player.