23rd Overall: Tim Erixon

The Flames were scheduled to pick 20th overall but traded that pick to the Devils in exchange for the 23rd pick and 84th pick. With the 23rd overall pick the Flames selected Swedish defensemen Tim Erixon.

I really dont know much about this kid at all, I am glad the Flames selected a defensemen though. Erixon was originally born in New York, he has good size at 6 foot 2 and 1990 pounds and played in the Swedish Elite league last year for Skelleftea.

Scouting Report:

NHL Central Scouting's E.J. McGuire: "Tim Erixon brings to his Swedish Elite League club team, the same kind of elite hockey skills that perhaps his dad, Jan Erixon, did for over 500 games in the NHL. A smart defenseman who can either lead a rush or support the rush from behind, he was on display at the World Junior Championship in helping bring his team to the final game."

Here is an article from hockeysfuture.com about Erixon.