
Viggo Tamm (G, L, 6’5″, 166, Leksands IF J20, 06/04/2008) Viggo Tamm is a 6’5′, 166-pound left-catching goaltender with length and elite athletic tools, but his current performance (25 GP, 2.69 GAA, .900 SV%, .849 SV% on Grade ‘A’ chances) and underlying tendencies show a raw, inconsistent prospect who requires significant development before projecting to the NHL level. His size is a clear asset as he covers the net naturally and, when set, eliminates secondary scoring opportunities. His reflexes and reactionary ability remain strengths allowing him to make difficult saves look easy and keep his team in what could be lopsided games. However, the concerns identified previous Neutral Zone reports are still present and limit his effectiveness: his rebound control is inconsistent, often failing to secure pucks cleanly and creating second-chance opportunities, which is reflected in both his overall .900 save percentage and elevated goals against relative to workload (2.7 GA on 28 shots per game). His lateral movement remains inefficient and lacks explosiveness, with delays and overextensions on east-west plays leading to exposure on backdoor chances, and his positional play can break down when forced to move quickly, reinforcing earlier reports about his struggles on royal road passing plays. His lean frame impacts his ability to hold his edges, absorb contact, and control rebounds in traffic. While his puck play is serviceable, it is an area for focused development. Overall, Tamm has intriguing upside due to his size and athleticism, but his technical game, strength, and consistency are not currently at a level that projects to NHL readiness within a 2-4 year window. I feel he is a long-term development project, and I would not prioritize drafting him before the fourth round unless there is strong confidence in his ability to add strength and significantly improve his lateral movement and his rebound control.
