third among goaltenders eligible for the 2025 draft<\/a>. He described Forsberg as a \u201ccerebral goaltender\u201d who \u201ccontrols his rebounds very well.\u201d Pascal and I even discussed Forsberg in a segment on the TSLH Podcast, and you\u2019ll find a few of those quotes below.<\/p>\nWilliam Forsberg: A convincing start to the season<\/p>\n
This season brings more stability for the young goaltender. Slotted into a tandem role, Forsberg will spend the full year with Bryn\u00e4s in the J20 Nationell\u2014unless he earns a call-up to the SHL. Still only 18 years old, he\u2019ll turn 19 in August, making him a late, but \u00aba young one\u00bb, as Pascal Lapointe mentioned on the TSLH Podcast. At the time of writing, Forsberg has started six games, posting a 5-1 record, a 1.67 goals-against average, and a .924 save percentage.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Scouting Notes<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s the full rundown from my six viewings of William Forsberg this season:<\/p>\n
\u2013 Playing for Bryn\u00e4s in the J20 Nationell, a dominant team that often limits high-danger chances, Forsberg isn\u2019t the backbone of the squad but rather a steady presence who performs when called upon. When he\u2019s faced heavier pressure\u2014like in a matchup against AIK\u2014his limitations have become more apparent.<\/p>\n
\u2013 His greatest strength remains the precision of his lateral movement. On cross-ice passes, he moves efficiently and makes several glove-side saves with poise. His style relies more on reflexes and crisp mechanics than on pure reads of the play. At times, he gets caught off guard but still manages to come up with the stop. He\u2019s less athletic than some of his peers and occasionally shows a touch of nonchalance.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Forsberg manages rebounds effectively\u2014he directs pucks into safe areas and absorbs shots cleanly. His glove is reliable, and he consistently freezes the play when needed. However, some technical refinements are still required. He sometimes lingers too long on his post when the puck moves behind the net and tends to drift too deep in his crease when the play slows down, creating unnecessary shooting angles.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Ironically, despite making numerous glove saves, most of the goals he allows\u2014nearly 90%\u2014come on that very side. In short, Forsberg is a methodical, precise, and calm goaltender who still needs to improve his game-reading ability and log more consistent playing time to reach the next level.<\/p>\n
TSLH Podcast Excerpts<\/p>\n
William Forsberg was a key topic in one of our TSLH Podcast discussions. Here are a few excerpts:<\/p>\n
\u00abI found him quite mature in his positioning and in the way he tracks the puck. I thought he was quick, and he covered a lot of space in front of his net. His stick use to break up passes from behind the goal line to the slot or along the sides\u2014I thought he was excellent at that.\u00bb \u2013 Pascal<\/p>\n
\u00abIt\u2019s really the goals on the glove side. That\u2019s definitely what stood out the most. But the funny thing is, I still don\u2019t think he has a bad glove.\u00bb \u2013 Mathieu<\/p>\n
\u00abWhat impressed me most, Pascal, were his movements. The quality and precision of his lateral movements. I was honestly impressed by how many saves he made on cross-ice passes.\u00bb \u2013 Mathieu<\/p>\n
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