Photo: DEL
The Washington Capitals selected German forward Haakan Hanelt in the fifth round (#151 overall) of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft on Saturday. Hanelt turned 18 last month and spent last season playing with and against men for the Berlin Polar Bears in the Deutsche Eishockey League (DEL).
VITALS
- Age: 18
- Position: F/D
- Height: 6′-0″
- Weight: 183lbs
- Shoots: Left
ELITE PROSPECTS
Good hands in tight, good physical puck protector, can play maybe all 5 skater positions. He is represented by Alan Walsh of Octagon Hockey.
RANKINGS
Ranked #56 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (EU Skaters)
VIDEO
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By Jon Sorensen
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