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The Hockey Writers 2026 NHL Entry Draft Guide (The Hockey Writers)<\/p>\nAlexander Command<\/p>\n
2025-26 Team: \u00d6rebro HK U20 (Nationell)
Date of Birth: Jun. 16, 2008
Place of Birth: Danderyd, SWE
Ht: 6-foot-1 Wt: 187 pounds
Shoots: L
Position: C
NHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 first-year eligible<\/p>\n
Rankings<\/p>\n
\u00d6rebro HK U20\u2019s Alexander Command is the perfect example of someone using their draft season to their advantage. He wasn\u2019t talked about much at the start, but as the season went on, he became more noticeable and a player that garnered a lot of attention as he has become one of my favourites.<\/p>\n
The Hockey Writers 2026 NHL Entry Draft Guide (The Hockey Writers)<\/p>\n
This season, Command has impressed offensively, leading his team in scoring and finished ninth overall in league scoring with 17 goals and 44 points as a 17-year-old. In nine playoff games, he has nine points, showing his ability to still be productive and elevate his game at important moments. He\u2019s a player that is relied on and it shows as the intensity, smarts and attention to detail is evident in his game.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Command\u2019s trademark to his game is his high-end compete level and work ethic. There is hardly a shift where he\u2019s on the ice and you don\u2019t notice him getting involved in a play, a battle along the boards, disrupting plays to regain possession. He\u2019s always aggressive on puck carriers and in the pursuit of loose pucks. He never shies away from the physical side as well as he has an edge and feistiness to his game that makes him succeed. If he has a chance to make a hit, he won\u2019t hesitate to do so. He can provide great support for his teammates and shows great timing in order to step up and intercept pucks.<\/p>\n
Swedish center Alexander Command has firmly played his way into the 1st round on our draft board at McKeen’s Hockey (@mckeenshockey<\/a>)<\/p>\n Not only does he have a well-balanced offensive profile (skating, shooting, playmaking), he’s also a physical and competitive menace<\/p>\n Some clips: pic.twitter.com\/S5iDzOGJWE<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Derek Neumeier (@Derek_N_NHL) February 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Whenever he has the puck, Command shows great confidence and poise when in control. He has great tendencies and has the patience to curl back and not force plays. When he does deal with pressure, he doesn\u2019t panic and always gets himself out of trouble. He also displays great awareness and positioning, sneaking in undetected and finding the open ice. He always makes himself available to finish a play or creates that space to open things up and distribute it to his teammates. He\u2019s always wanting to control the pace of a shift as there\u2019s no slowing down to his game.<\/p>\n Related:\u00a0THW\u2019s 2026 NHL Draft Guide<\/a><\/p>\n While he doesn\u2019t have an elite skillset, everything he does remains effective. His smarts and ability to read the play as it unfolds alone makes him an offensive threat. He possesses a decent shot, as he can score in a variety of different ways; be it in tight, on a one-timer or off the rush. He\u2019s not the quickest skater, but when he reaches top speed, he can attack defenders head on and can move flawlessly around them. He has great edge work and can cut to the inside and middle effectively to get to the danger areas.<\/p>\n Other THW Draft Profiles<\/p>\n Alexander Command- NHL Draft Projection<\/p>\n Command started off as a player that wasn\u2019t on many radars to one that has quickly garnered attention as his season in the Nationell progressed. The production increased and his overall consistency with his game has made him a first-round candidate. He would provide great value for any team in the later part of that round as most outlets see him going between 20-32. Even if he doesn\u2019t hear his name called on Day 1, it won\u2019t be long before he gets taken off the board on Day 2.<\/p>\n Quotables<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s \u00d6rebro HK\u2019s most promising young player, showing rapid development through the club\u2019s junior ranks and earning valuable exposure at higher levels of competition. With a combination of offensive instinct, pace, and work ethic, Command has positioned himself as a name to watch for in the second half of this season.\u201d \u2013 Viktor Ahlund, McKeen\u2019s Hockey<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cA toolsy centre who competes extremely hard and plays with a nasty bite. He wreaks havoc on the forecheck constantly disrupting breakouts with his speed and physicality. He punishes players who are between him and the puck, and once he gains possession, he has the skill to either find teammates in good scoring positions or drive the net and finish himself\u201d \u2013 Ethan Lindley, Dobber Prospects<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cCommand is always involved, always energized, and always either on the puck or finding his way to it. He plays with finesse and clean, strong movements. His hands are quick and he gets pucks on net from all over the O-zone.\u201d \u2013 Gabe Foley, Recruit Scouting<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Strengths\u00a0<\/p>\n Confident and effective with the puck<\/p>\n Strong compete, work ethic and physical play<\/p>\n Great spatial awareness and timing<\/p>\n Well-balanced skillset<\/p>\n Great support player in all areas<\/p>\n Under Construction- Improvements to Make<\/p>\n Continue to build on shooting power and selection<\/p>\n Not an explosive skater, but tough to stop when reaches top speed<\/p>\n NHL Potential<\/p>\n Command has the potential to be an extremely effective depth player on any team, especially if he\u2019s in a third line, centre role. He can play an energy role, but can also bring that skill if you need to get the offense going and change the momentum of a game. He\u2019s the kind of player that wants to make an impact and he\u2019ll do that; be it establishing an attack, converting on his chances and being a real thorn in the opponent\u2019s side. He can be impactful at even strength and a threat with his shot on the power play.<\/p>\n Risk- Reward Analysis<\/p>\n Risk- 2\/5, Reward 4\/5<\/p>\n Fantasy Hockey Potential<\/p>\n Offense- 6.5\/10, Defense 7.5\/10<\/p>\n Awards\/ Achievements<\/p>\n Command won a bronze medal at the World Junior A Challenge, while also making the tournament All-Star Team.<\/p>\n Interviews\/ Links<\/p>\n Alexander Command Stats<\/p>\n Videos<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Alexander Command (#2026NHLDraft<\/a>) is a pretty interesting prospect. <\/p>\n Not overly explosive, but already a strong two-way centre. More of a bottom-six projection, but he’s ahead of the curve with his physical details, pushes a connective game, and operates with a higher-end motor. pic.twitter.com\/CARGZOuTBf<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Daniel Gee (@DanielGScouting) October 4, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a>![\"SUBSCRIBE](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1773843911_711_Substack_Banner_2025_Draft-1-1200x122.jpg\")
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