«Eliasson's size is beneficial, but as we have historically seen, it is never a guarantee of success in the NHL. More often than not, players of this size fade before reaching the NHL.
However, if Eliasson is able to keep up with the pace of the league, he could then become a very solid lower-tier defenseman. His skating, however, is the most significant issue that could prevent him from becoming a regular in the NHL.» - The Hockey Writers