KAMLOOPS, B.C. — While at the world junior camp this week, I had a long talk with Sweden’s U20 coach Tomas Monten about several of the top NHL prospects on his team.



Corey Pronman: Adam Boqvist (CHI) was the best defenseman at the U18s and a top 10 pick. What are your thoughts on what he brings to your team?



Tomas Monten: He’s a skilled offensive defenseman. If we don’t have Timothy Liljegren or Erik Brannstrom, he’s our No. 1 defenseman on our power play and offensive side. We’ll see how he looks. He’s one year younger [than the age group] but still he was with the U20 team in November last year and was in the run for the world juniors last year. Hopefully he can use that experience and try to lead this team in an offensive way.



CP: Historically for guys who have been very high picks out of Sweden, it’s unusual they have played their entire season at the junior level. Where do you think his development is in...