If I weren't playing for the Anaheim Outlaws, I would want to be on the Vancouver Whalers. (Speaking as Borje) My agent, previously had a client who played on the Whalers back in the day, you may have heard of him, Herb Robert. Upon speaking to him, all I ever heard was good stuff about the Whalers. The staff, the team, the culture, the city. it all sounded great! It doesn't hurt that the team is very strong as well. I believe I'd slot in on the 3rd defensive pair, being a first-year defenceman. However, I feel like my offensive skills could see me jump up into the second pairing next season if I were on the team. With the passing and offensive vision that I possess, I believe the Whalers could be an even more formidable team than it already is. Hard to say you'll make a team on the cusp of winning the Four Star Cup better, but I believe I can do that.

One of the coolest things about being in the SMJHL is that I'm in an opportunity to give back to the community. I recognize that I've always been in a position of privilege, so to be able to give back is amazing. One of my favourite charities is actually the Tim Bergling Foundation, which was founded after the late Avicii. While it may sound a bit odd, to support a random musician's charity, the organization's values are very well aligned with mine. It advocates for mental health awareness and supports science-based organizations which are engaged in research and preventative works in that area. In addition, the foundation specifies climate change, global hunger, and preservation of wildlife and endangered species as priorities. If I could, I would dedicate my free time before the game to meet with fans and speak about the good things that the foundation tries to do. I would also help provide funding for some tshirts and other goodies that fans can get in exchange for donations and the such.

This offseason, I'm going to relax. Of course, there's a lot of prep that needs to be done before the SHL Entry Draft. However, after a fairly successful first season in the juniors, I think it's time to lay back a bit. I'm very familiar with the SHL and how it runs, I also know that I'll be back in the juniors for the next two seasons or so. So, I'm not in any rush. I'm also not going to approach any SHL teams. I think it'll be a lot more fun if they come to me. I also like the surprise with the draft, not knowing where I'll land. In terms of improving my player, I'll be working out and trying to get all my improvements in. I'm still working on my defence a bit, but I'll soon be shifting to a pure offensive player. I'm looking forward to it.

Borje Samuelsson is an outstanding offensive defenceman. Once he got his bearings in the SMJHL, Samuelsson was able to stay atop many of the important offensive statistical categories on Anaheim. He is a very athletic player with a large frame. Don't expect him to be knocked off the puck very often. Samuelsson has tremendous offensive awareness and can pick out teammates for a timely pass from anywhere on the ice. It's tough to know just how good he actually is, given the lack of team success that Anaheim achieved this season. However, if he continues on this path, he has all of the makings to be an excellent player. Samuelsson also comes with a lot of experience, for his young age. His agent has previously worked with two successful players in the past, including an SHL hall of famer. I expect Borje Samuelsson to make an appearance in the SHL in the next two to three seasons, perhaps making an impact in another season after.

Honestly, I don't really like either name. For one, a whaler. Is that someone that hunts whales? Like Captain Ahab? But even worse, what is a Berserker? I know going berserk means to go crazy or something...anyway. Both are strange in their own way. However, I don't know of any other Berserkers in the world so they'll have to win my vote for better name in this series.

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