NHL Draft Prospect Viggo Bjorck: 'I Work Harder Than Guys Bigger Than Me'

One NHL scout ended our conversation about Viggo Bjorck by mentioning the catch.

"...But he's only 5-foot-8, maybe 5-foot-9 in a good pair of shoes," they said.

Scouts and prospect experts are eager to talk about all of the positives in the NHL draft prospect's game, but it often ends with a comment about his size, warranted or not. It's a reality for Bjorck, and he knows it. That's why the Swedish center uses his size to his advantage, making him one of the top pivots in the 2026 draft class.

"I've always been the smaller guy," Bjorck said. "I've learned to find advantages and make better plays because of it. I work harder than guys bigger than me, and that's how I win battles. Once the puck is on my stick, I don't think I've ever really let my size affect what I do."

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This story was originally published May 28, 2026 at 1:02 PM.