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Max Isaksson, a Swedish center born in 2008, is a promising prospect for the 2026 NHL draft. Standing at 510 and 183 lbs, he plays for Växjö Lakers across their under-eighteen, under-twenty, and SHL levels. Known for his smooth skating, smart stickhandling, and creative plays, Isaksson captained Sweden to a silver medal at the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. He scored 41 points in 37 games last season, earning comparisons to a young William Nylander. While he needs to improve his physicality and shot accuracy, his playmaking and smarts give him real upside. Scouts see him as a fourth-round pick with the potential to grow into a solid middle-six center.

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