Six foot six Vilmer Alriksson lays massive hit and drops the glove center ice

Used to properly evaluate the team's prospect development and their play against NHL-level players, exhibitions rarely lead to high-intensity occurrences and fights. The Canucks' 4th Round pick in 2023, Vilmer Alriksson made sure to change the tendency.

The Canucks' 6 foot 6 winger laid a massive on one of the Kraken's forward, and the veteran John Hayden immediately ran after him to challenge him to a good old-fashioned hockey fight. Hayden was no-easy client for the rookie, a 6'3'' veteran with experience, but Alriksson showed is strong physic off and handled himself quite well.

Vilmer Alriksson, drafted by the Vancouver Canucks, has shown promising development since joining the organization. A big-bodied winger standing 6'4", Alriksson has worked on improving his skating and offensive instincts, making him a more complete player. Known for his physical presence on the ice, he has developed his puck-handling skills and playmaking ability, becoming a more versatile forward.

In his early seasons after the draft, Alriksson focused on refining his game in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), where he gained valuable experience playing against top-level competition. His ability to use his size to protect the puck and create scoring opportunities has improved, making him a potential bottom-six option for the Canucks in the future. His steady growth in both offensive and defensive aspects of the game has positioned him as a prospect to watch as he continues to work toward cracking the NHL roster.

The way Alriksson has been showing off since starting the Young Star showcase, he's building a strong resume. While the chances of him cracking the Canucks' line-up are extremely slim, they is a strong possibility that he could play in Abbotsford instead of returning to the Juniors.