Talent Analysis

Urbom is a physically imposing player who is slowly learning how to use this trait to his advantage after two full seasons in the AHL. He was deployed in a more defensive role last season, which helped him refine and simplify his game in his own end. He is sound positionally and doesn‘t get caught running around nearly as much as he used to. Urbom is a mobile and efficient skater in all directions and is not afraid to lead the rush offensively. His shot is above-average and he times his pinches along the wall and into the slot well to try and create scoring opportunities for himself.


Future

Urbom is an above-average, two-way defense prospect at doesn’t appear to need much more minor league seasoning and could push for NHL duty as soon as this season. He’s a potential second-pairing defenseman who plays a style similar to that of fellow Swede and current Devils defenseman Henrik Tallinder.