We are back with yet another draft day target for the Utah Mammoth. After looking at James Hagens, Michael Misa and Porter Martone, we are moving on down the list to another player that seems to be a consensus top-five pick in the draft. Today, we will be looking at Swedish forward Anton Frondell from Djurgårdens IF in the Swedish Hockey League.
It is safe to assume, since there has been no more talk regarding the Mammoth looking to trade their fourth overall pick, that they are going to keep it and select someone. So, let's dive into what Frondell can bring to the Mammoth organization.
Scouting Report
Team: Djurgårdens IF (SHL)
2024–25 Stats: 11 G, 14 A, 25 P, 16 PIM
DOB: May 7, 2007
Position: C
Shoots: Left
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 205 lbs
You might look at Frondell's point total from this season and think they are low for a player who is projected to go in the top five. Unfortunately, he dealt with a series of injuries this past year that limited him to only 29 games. Nevertheless, he has a ton of strengths to his game, including his high hockey IQ, awareness and poise. Frondell isn't afraid to use his size to get to the front of the net. When he has the puck on his stick, he is incredibly tough to contain. He is willing to battle in the dirty areas, go into the corners or fight along the boards, or even take cross checks in front of the net.
He is extremely good at controlling the puck into the zone. He can beat the defender rather easily. If the puck is on his stick you have to respect his shot, but then you leave yourself open to his great passing ability. He would be considered to be a dual threat. If you respect the shot, he can easily find an open teammate. If you leave him open and he gets a chance at a one-timer, it will more than likely wind up in the back of your net, thanks to his very elite shot.
What the Scouts Are Saying:
"Frondell’s separating skill is his ability to get open away from the puck combined with high-end shooting talent. He gets off the wall and beats defencemen for rebounds and deflections, pushing the pace away from the puck, but also slowing down or dropping to the high slot when it’s the right course of action." — Elite Prospect, 2025
"Frondell is a riser on my draft list and he has earned the momentum. In my opinion he is the most elite pure shooter in the draft class. His skill set, hockey sense, and pace allow coaches to deploy Frondell at the centre ice position or on the wing. He’s already strong enough for the pro game." — Jason Bukala, Sportsnet
"He’s heavy but plays with intention, strength and some power (there are some questions about his fitness level/weight after the time off but also belief that he’ll work on it and that it would come around once he got into game shape). He's competitive. He’s got high-end skill on the puck as a handler and play-creator (which, again, we’ve seen more of recently)." — Scott Wheeler, The Athletic
"Although he’s certainly able to pick his spots score goals and gets a ton of power behind his shots, it’s his lightning fast release and his ability to shoot for rebounds for teammates that makes that part of his toolkit pop out this most, and has allowed him to take huge strides in his production in recent months. Outside of establishing himself as a high end shooting threat in recent months, he’s also been an above average playmaker and an absolute menace on the forecheck." — Smaht Scouting
"Frondell shows some excellent defensive habits. Although he's been on the wing in the Swedish second level, he looks and plays like a center. He is an excellent shooter, and his ability to create under pressure from the wall or down low is quite good." — Tony Ferrari, The Hockey News
Anton Frondell is among the most physically gifted in the class. I have no doubt that he has the willingness and ability to engage physically at a pro level, which is a proud statement given just how smooth his skating and puckhandling are. Perhaps no player in this class – sans Misa – have a better understanding of how to create and utilize open space on the puck. Frondell doesn’t dive into plays in the defensive end, but holds his role just enough to win possession – and doesn’t give up the puck once he has it north of the blue line. — Gabe Foley, Recruit Scouting
Frondell could hear his name called before Utah is up to pick at number four. His style of play fits very well with the Chicago Blackhawks. However, if he does fall to four, it wouldn't be surprising if Utah at least considers drafting him, especially because he would be deemed NHL ready as soon as next season
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