May 12, 2013; Anaheim, CA, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Francois Beauchemin (23) during a stoppage in play against the Detroit Red Wings during the third period in game seven of the first round of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Yesterday, the Anaheim Ducks announced that defenseman Francois Beauchemin underwent successfully surgery to repair his torn ACL. You know, the torn ACL he played the final month of the regular season with. You know, the torn ACL he played in the playoffs with. Absolutely incredible. It was arguably the best season of his career. AND in the playoffs he averaged 25:22 TOI compared to 23:37 TOI in the regular season. AND he was tied for the team lead in playoff scoring with 6 with Ryan Getzlaf. That is #DucksDedication right there. He is hoping to be ready by the start of the 2013-2014 regular season. Wow, next year I will actually be able to include two years when describing the length of a season. All will be back to normal next year, thank god.

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Sweden’s William Karlsson celebrates his goal against Finland during the third period of a world junior hockey championships semifinal game, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, in Calgary, Alberta. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)

Fresh off a regular season and postseason with a tremendous amount of impact made by recent draft picks, the Anaheim Ducks signed their 2nd round pick from the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, William Karlsson. Karlsson, fresh off winning the Swedish Elite League Rookie of the Year, is 20-years-old and from Marsta, Sweden. After totaling 12 goals and 33 assists for 45 points in 46 games for Vasteras in the Swedish version of the AHL (Allsvenskan), Karlsson put up 4 goals and 24 assists for 28 points in 50 games for HV71 in the SEL. He also was a +17 in those 50 games. He’s just another promising young forward in a deep prospect pool for the Ducks.

via ducks.nhl.com

Age: 20

Position: Center

Shoots: Left

Height: 6’0″

Weight: 176 lbs.

Scouting Reports:

A speedy and skilled player. Karlsson has good hockey sense and is fairly all-round overall. Works hard both ways and is reliable defensively. Nice passing ability. Creates a lot of scoring changes with his skating. Has a creative side and some shifty moves too. Needs to get stronger. (EP 2011)

via EliteProspects.com

Karlsson is one of three very well-rounded Swedes in the Ducks system. His speedy, two-way game should prove suitable to the North American game as soon as he gains some more strength. Not only is he quick, he is also shifty and capable of making plays in traffic. Karlsson was outstanding for the Swedes in their sprint to gold at the World Juniors.

This season Karlsson has played in the relegation-tier Swedish pro league and performed very well. It would be outstanding for his development to get some time in the SEL and then a stint at the North American minor pro level. While he is still not very close to making his NHL debut, Karlsson projects as a second-line center who could ease into a checking role if his scoring output was not up to snuff.

via HockeysFuture.com