game. He then backstopped them into the second round of the 2019 Playoffs. He took a few years to develop, but since the 2013 48-game season, he’s drastically improved his game. In the latest edition of TSN Insider Trading, the panel didn’t mention Ekman-Larsson but they did mention that veteran Coyotes defenseman Alex Goligoski is available and garnering interest on the NHL trade market. It has a rich hockey history and is highly regarded as one of the "Big Seven," one of the best hockey countries in the world. He has played for Detroit his entire career. In 1990, he returned to Europe, where he continued to be a force for Malmo in the Swedish Elite League. He also received the Mark Messier Leadership Award in 2008. They are both a lock for at least 80 points a year, they carry their team on a nightly basis and at times they are almost unstoppable. on July 16, 2018. Alfredsson has 1,021 points in 1,053 games. The country is stocked with world-class-skating forwards and talent-rich defensemen. The defenseman has 13 goals and 15 assists for 28 points in 47 games played. He missed a big chunk of the 2018-19 season before coming to terms minutes before a deadline which would have prevented him from playing that season. His most dominant season was 1980-1981, when he scored 131 points. Well, he had 501 points in 405 games, which was good enough to get the Swedish version of the Rocket Richard Trophy named after him. The 2012 Vezina Trophy Winner still has one more trophy to win. It required surgery and over 200 stitches...he was back in the game three days later. The 18-year-old's current player comparable on NHL Central Scouting is Torey Krug. The Swedish defenseman has earned a … Ekman-Larsson, born in Karlskrona, is a two-time 20-goal scorer for the Coyotes. The Flyers have since named an award after him, given to the most improved player on the team. He spent parts of five seasons with the Flyers, where he became a bona fide star. Hedman is a workhorse, logging big minutes and playing on the power play. In the playoffs, he has 19 points in 25 games. 1-scoring defenseman in Sweden's top junior league with 38 points (11 goals, 27 assists) in 40 games. In Buffalo, Lehner turned in two fantastic campaigns before his so-so season in 2017-18. Daniel is the goal scorer, while Henrik is the playmaker, but any way you slice it, this is a top tandem in the NHL. Before joining the New York Rangers and the NHL in 2000, Lundqvist played for Frölunda HC in Swedish Elitserien. All three players scored Those other six seasons were spent as a right wing for the Calgary Flames, where he would help them win the franchise's only Stanley Cup. Nylander has great chemistry with Auston Matthews. He’s has the fourth most assists of an Lightning player and has a plus-100 rating over his career. Pettersso won the NHL’s Calder Memorial Trophy as the league’s best rookie in 2019, becoming the second Canuck to do so after Pavel Bure did so in 1992. He is the only Swedish player to reach 500 goals and the first to reach 1,000 points. career highs in points, with Lindholm scoring 27 goals and a total of 78 points. The Ducks are nearing an agreement to loan defenseman Jacob Larsson to Kristianstads IK of the Allsvenskan in Sweden, per a report from Kristianstadsbladet. The official 2020 roster of the Chicago Blackhawks, including position, height, weight, date of birth, age, and birth place. In total he scored 634 points in 651 games in the NHL, was a four-time All-Star and was one of the first three members of the coveted Triple Gold Club. Lindbergh was also the first goalie to start bringing a water bottle with him out on the ice. He played for Djurgardens in Sweden for four years before transitioning into North America in 1977, where he joined Winnipeg in the WHA (before the NHL merger). An interesting tidbit on Pettersson… growing up, his father That’s when he joined the highly skilled KHL and was able to get a lot of ice time on the larger ice surface. In his first season with his new team, Lindholm mostly played single-handedly, but can also disappear some nights. A number of different things were determining factors in this list, and some may disagree with the order of my rankings, but this is just my opinion. Though his number is not retired, nobody has worn his No. He is currently in his 15th NHL season, and he has spent all of them in Canada's capital city. A big, smooth-skating defenseman, Simon Edvinsson is part of a great group of young defenders eligible for the 2021 NHL Draft. Though he’s no longer in his prime, he’s still one of the best goalies in the game today. Vital statistics: 5-foot-9, 180 pounds. Both drafted in 1999 by Vancouver, Daniel went second overall, and Henrik followed at third. Taken 210th overall in his draft year, he has developed into one of the most dangerous and complete players in the league. He owns pretty much all of Vancouver's all-time scoring records, including goals, points, hat tricks, power-play goals and game-winning goals, and he is their longest-tenured captain. Hedman is a second overall pick from the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. The 37-year-old Swede has played the eighth most games of any netminder in NHL history and  will likely climb even higher on that list. The man is a world-class player. For his career, Lundqvist is 458-30-96 with a 2.43 GAA and .918 save percentage. The Ornskoldsvik native is a two-time NHL All Star. The Washington Capitals highly-ranked power play ends with Ovechkin, but runs through Nicklas Backstrom on the opposite half boards. Awards: Olympic Gold, World Championship Gold, All-Rookie Team, 12-time All-Star, nine-time NHL First Team All-Star, two-time NHL Second Team All-Star, Triple Gold Club member, Conn Smythe Trophy, six Norris Trophies, four Stanley Cups. Drafted by Pittsburgh in 1991, it wasn't until he got traded to Vancouver that he really hit his stride. Pettersson The Swede’s 92 defensive awareness, 91 stick checking, and 85 discipline make him very useful when chasing surging forwards, even if his strengths are primarily at the offensive end of the ice. Loob's place in hockey history is set in stone. He is also the only Swedish player in the Hockey Hall of Fame. The Buffalo Sabres (6), Toronto Maple Leafs (6), Columbus Blue Jackets (6), Anaheim Ducks (5), Edmonton Oilers (5), San Jose Sharks (5) lead the NHL with the most Swedes on their rosters, while there isn’t a Tre Kronor to be found on the New York Islanders. Breaking News. He is a poster boy for durability; he has only missed 28 out of a possible 1,490 games. He is the kind of player that leads by example and has been the guy that has thrown his team on his back whenever it is necessary. Lundqvist has ranked in the top-10 for wins nine times and has been in the top-10 for goals against average eight times. The 2017 Norris Trophy winner leads all NHL defenseman in total points (226) over the last three seasons. He also was named to the NHL’s All-Rookie Team and is headed to his third straight All-Star Game. traded This slideshow is an homage to a country that has graced us with some unbelievable talent on the ice. It should be noted, though, that as good as Loob was in the NHL, he was even better overseas. Well, I am not here to answer that question, but the fact that the conversation is even happening tells you that this guy was very good. By doing so, he became the first European-born and trained captain to accomplish such a feat. They are still in their prime, so they look poised to sit atop the stat sheet for a few more years to come. Rankings took into account points, individual and team awards won, and leadership attributes. He’s still playing out his Zetterberg can dominate in every situation. Lehner signed a one-year deal with the New York Islanders. was drafted fifth overall in 2017 by the Canucks. He missed the entire regular season, came back for the playoffs and led everybody in scoring in the postseason. Sweden has produced some very talented hockey players over the years. Naslund was known for his speed and his incredibly clean play. Over that span, the NHL's Swedish population has nearly doubled from 54 players to appear in NHL games to 106 so far in 2019-20. Records: First European-born and trained player to win the Conn Smythe, first European-born and trained player to win the Norris, first European-born and trained captain to win the Stanley Cup, first European-born and trained defenseman to reach 1,000 points, most games played by any European, oldest player to record a hat trick, third all-time postseason games played (237), and the longest-tenured and highest-scoring defenseman in Red Wings history. Nilsson was a two-time NHL All-Star, and he holds the record for most points in a season by a Swedish player. forward was born in Sundsvall but grew up in Ange. The following are currently active NHL ice hockey enforcers and current minor league enforcers with NHL experience, listed alphabetically by their last name. After revealing his deeply personal story of battling alcohol and drug addiction and being diagnosed as bipolar with ADHD with PTSD, Lehner has been an unbelievable advocate for getting help for mental health. He signed a six-year, $29.1 million contract with the Flames Here are my top 10 Swedish players of all time. He played 10 games for HV71 in the Swedish Elite League and has played five this season. Now that Naslund has had his jersey retired by Vancouver, he will be always be a source of some kind of debate. All-time point leaders for active NHL defensemen. He has good size, great skating ability, and makes smart defensive plays. He has won at least 30 games every year and has won at least 35 in four of his first five seasons. Over 3 million monthly readers now come to THW for their hockey fix. Currently playing for … Hjalmarsson said. Anaheim Ducks defenseman Hampus Lindholm will miss six weeks with a fractured left wrist, the team announced Thursday.Lindholm, 27, suffered … Today, the NHL is full of Swedish hockey stars. Hedman was one of 22 Swedish defensemen to play in a game in 2009-10; this season has seen 40. Naslund's nickname was "Le Petit Viking," and he sure fit that bill. Since the 2016 season, Zibanejad has 89 goals and 108 assists for 197 points in 245 games. The controversy over Biden not holding a formal press conference, explained; Biden set to … Then, on Sept. 4, 2012 he was named their fourth captain in their history. 1 goalie. He has the offensive prowess to put up 90 points (when healthy) and is one of the best two-way forwards of the post-lockout era. Pittsburgh's Kris Letang is one of 10 NHL defensemen who's both the active and all-time leading D-man point producer for their respective franchise. His best season was in 1984-1985, when he posted a 40-17-7 record and a 3.02 GAA. Rasmus Dahlin, D, Buffalo Sabres; Alex Steen, F, St. Louis Blues; Loui Eriksson, F, Vancouver Canucks; Patric Hornqvist, F, Pittsburgh Penguins; Gustav Nyquist, F, Detroit Red Wings; Filip Forsberg, F, Nashville Predators, John Klingberg, D, Dallas Stars; Carl Hagelin, F, Pittsburgh Penguins; Niklas Kronwall, D, Detroit Red Wings, Anton Stralman, D, Tampa Bay Lightning; and William Karlsson, C, Vegas Golden Knights. In each of the past 11 seasons, Sweden has had the third-most NHL players, according to QuantHockey. For his career, Backstrom ranks seventh in the NHL among active skaters, with a .973 points-per-game average. Born in Boden, the forward Henrik Lundqvist is the only goaltender in NHL history to record 11 30-win seasons in his first 12 seasons. In my mind his best performance was the 2002 playoffs. Nylander was born in Canada and but is "The King" was a trailblazer, and he certainly lived up to his nickname. In 2007 he led his team to its first Stanley Cup Finals appearance in the modern era. Lindholm was a fifth round pick by the Carolina Hurricanes in the … Salming racked up 787 points in 1,148 games, played in three All-Star games and was a Second Team All-Star five times and a First Team All-Star once. He still produces when he's not … Related: How Both Sedins Came to the Canucks. to the Calgary Flames in a multiplayer deal. His success doesn't stop there either; he was also the GM of the gold medal-winning team from Sweden in the 2006 Olympics. He has nerves of steel and is at his best when the pressure is highest. Kylington ended up being a healthy scratch in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Senators. times. Loob started off his playing career in Sweden with Farjestads BK in 1979, and that is where he would play all but six seasons of his professional career. SportExpressen’s Johan … He may not have won the Cup, but he did play well in the playoffs, and he did everything he possibly could to try to make it happen. In 120 games, he’s already potted 49 goals and 68 assists for 117 points. Not only was he extremely talented, but he was tough as nails too. Only three players have played more games in a Lightning sweater than his 742 games (Vincent Lecavalier 1037, Martin St. Louis 972, and Steven Stamkos 791). All-time Swedish NHL defensemen scoring leaders | NHL statistics for all … His .930 save percentage and 2.13 goals against average were among the league’s top three (among goaltenders with at least 1,000 minutes played). Hjalmarsson is the 14th Swedish defenseman to reach the 800-game milestone. Pettersson’s 66 points established a Canucks rookie record, besting the previous mark set by Pavel Bure in 1991-92 (34-26-60). During the 1999-2000 season, he was named captain after the title was stripped away from Alexei Yashin; it is a post he still holds to this day. He plays deep in his crease and is excellent at reading the play and knowing where to be positionally. Never a physical player, he relies on positioning, skating ability, an active stick and great hockey IQ to succeed. As a defenseman, that quality can never be overestimated–clean outlet He owns Senators franchise records for goals, assists and points and notched his 1,000th career point this season. This list isn’t just about the best Swedes playing in the League this season, it takes into account the last five seasons. points in 102 games played for the Sharks while skating a whopping 24:35 per The 2012 Lockout did not benefit any player more than Hedman. Here's to hoping he succeeds in making his current comeback. Of all the great players to come from Sweden, Nick Lidstrom is in a class of his own. He’s a point-a-game player, with 911 points (240 goals, 671 assists) in 936 career games played. received lots of extra practice time. former captain of the Senators signed an eight-year, $92 million deal with the The difference in population between Swedish town Ljungby and Los Angeles of 3.99 million people is about 3.98 million people to the American city´s advantage. The best European-born NHL defensemen include Stanley Cup winners, Norris Trophy winners and some of the best players to ever play the game. Throughout his career, he had a great two-way game and was considered the most complete player in the league during his career. Active NHL defensemen who hold the all-time record for the most points in NHL. Then there are Helge Grans, a 6-foot-3 right-shot defenseman playing for Malmo in the Swedish Hockey League, and Emil Andrae, a 5-foot-9 offensive … Despite hampering foot problems, he was always well above a point-per-game player. Some may say that's a stretch, given the franchise's storied history, but Sundin was a superstar. The Red Wings named him captain in 2007 after Steve Yzerman retired. Did he really deserve to have his number retired? Forsberg has 885 points in 706 games, which ranks him 10th all-time in points-per-game ratios. His breakout season was in 2018-19, when he set career highs with 30 goals and 44 assists, playing in all 82 regular season games.eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_7',809,'0','0'])); “King Henrik” has been the heart and soul of the Blue Shirts for 15 seasons. Karlsson ranks as the joint-fastest defenseman in NHL 20 with Cale Makar, boasting a rating of 92 in the attributes of acceleration, agility, and speed. He is currently a scout for the Florida Panthers; maybe he can bring his "magic" back for the Cats in Miami. Unfortunately for the Broad Street Bully faithful, on November 10, 1985, he was involved in a car accident that ended his life and one of the most promising young hockey careers of the time. The 23-year-old blue-liner has missed the past three games since suffering a lower-body injury on Feb. 4 against the Dallas Stars. The most hyped defensive prospect in decades, Dahlin lived up to expectations by becoming only the third 18-year-old defenseman in NHL history to reach the 40-point mark. three-year entry-level contract and will be in for a big pay day soon. Borje Salming, more aptly known as "The King," was one of the first European players to really make the crossover into the NHL. While the ‘Yotes feel like they’re forever in a rebuild, Ekman-Larsson has consistently been one of their best players. Naslund stood just 5'7" and weighed about 165 pounds, but as the adage goes, big things come in small packages. Sundin spent 13 seasons with the Leafs, and he led them in scoring for 12 of those 13 years. Pettersson began his career with a five-game point streak and went on to lead all rookies, and the Canucks team, in goals (28), assists (38) and points (66) in 71 appearances. He currently leads all SHL defensemen in goal scoring (13), power play … Despite his short stay in the NHL, he was definitely productive while with the Flames. Like Mats Naslund, Loob was another guy who scored a lot in a short period of time. No. Lundqvist immediately made a name for himself in the NHL and was dubbed “King Henrik” by Rangers fans. Shea Weber, 35, leads all active defenseman with 218 goals, a bit ahead of runner-up Burns (210) and way ahead of third-place Karlsson (135). At 6-foot-6, he skates like the wind, rushes up in the offense at the right time and can shut down the best in the world. Kent Nilsson was known as "The Magic Man," and he truly was magic on the ice. He’s a prototypical leader, always ready to stand up for his teammates. During the course of his career he was a five-time All-Star, elected a First Team All-Star member three times, nominated for the Hart Trophy and won the Ted Lindsay Award (formerly Lester B. Pearson). Lindbergh was always a Flyers fan growing up, so it's only fate that he would end up being their No. He’s been in the top 10 of the NHL’s assist leaders four Arvidsson was drafted by the Predators 112th overall in 2014 after playing with Skellefteå AIK of the Swedish … 2 on this list was an easy choice. He also doubled up as the NHL rookie and Vancouver leader in both power-play goals (10) and game-winning goals (7). Even after he arrived in Vancouver, it still took him until his fourth season to really start reaching his potential, but when he did, he was dominant. He holds Leafs records for goals, assists by a forward and overall points. His defense was impeccable, he was a great shot blocker and he had the offensive smarts to make him one of the best defensemen of his era and of all time. He is a nine-time All-Star, elected as a Second Team All-Star twice, and he captained Team Sweden to a gold medal in the 2006 Olympics. debut at the age of 19 in Feb. 2016. The 6-foot-2, 26 year old born Stockholm played a handful of seasons with the Senators before signing with the Rangers. These twins give a new meaning to the word chemistry. I want to create some debate. "I'm sure in 10 or 15 years I'll be down to almost 100 the way Sweden produces defensemen nowadays." How good was he? While longevity in the NHL speaks to a player’s value, it did not outweigh more recent performance.eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'thehockeywriters_com-box-4','ezslot_5',827,'0','0'])); These players all made the initial cut, but didn’t crack the top 10. At the time, he was the youngest captain in NHL history. Nilsson was a two-time NHL All-Star, and he holds the record for most points in a season by a Swedish player. Did You Know? He was named captain during the 1996-1997 season and was the first European captain in team history. Jeff has been covering the NHL for over a decade for various sites. He holds Leafs records for most goals and points by a defenseman, most assists in franchise history and best plus-minus. He owns the distinction of being the only Swedish player who has scored 50 goals in an NHL season. His best statistical season came in 1985-1986, when he scored 110 points; he is the last Montreal player to reach the 100-point plateau as of the start of this season. to the Calgary Flames in a multiplayer deal, Rangers Future Resides With Mika Zibanejad, headed to his third straight All-Star Game, Blackhawks Improving Under Leadership of Colliton & Kane, NHL Should Market the Game Differently on ESPN, A Goal Horn Story: Ranking the NHL’s Horns 1-32, Prospects News & Rumors: Geekie, Borgström & Damiani, 4 Forwards the Hurricanes Could Target as Trade Deadline Nears, 3 Takeaways From Jets’ Entertaining Series Against the Maple Leafs, 3 Takeaways From the Golden Knights Series Against the Blues, Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Nylander, Muzzin, Andersen & Sabourin, NHL Rumors: Sharks, Lightning, Stars, Rangers, More, Then and Now: The Maple Leafs All-Time Centres, Blue Jackets’ Max Domi Making Important Strides. 31 since his death. Whether you agree with the jersey retirement or not, there's no denying this guy had skill. He also holds Flames records for most points and assists in a season. He is considered the best defenseman of his generation, and he has a trophy case bursting at the seams to prove it. "Peter the Great" is great indeed. He has been a force for the Tampa Bay Lightning. played five seasons with the Canes before being traded Alfredsson deserves to have his jersey retired when he hangs up his skates for good...not too shabby for a sixth-rounder. He even beat out Wayne Gretzky for the Lady Byng in 1988. Photo courtesy of: http://cityofpain.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/pelle.jpg, Photo courtesy of: http://www.hockeyhermit.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/kent-nilsson.jpg, Photo courtesy of: http://209.197.21.108:80/f4n6v3z2/cds/lastangryfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/salming2.jpeg?dopvhost=cdn.lastangryfan.com&doppl=183d87aa5577a7305527a73084e2b248&dopsig=3c87d337bba64bcdbbc66153e0ffd7b5. This is a list of enforcers who have played in the National Hockey League.. When a guy gets his spleen removed, spends a year recovering and then elevates his game to top playoff form instantaneously, he earns points in my book. When healthy, he was absolutely dominant. He has in 437 points in He logs a lot of minutes (his career average is 23:38 per game) and is an excellent puck mover. Lundqvist is the anchor for the Rangers, and he will continue to make a big name for himself throughout the hockey world. Daniel Alfredsson has been Mr. He always shows up when it counts, putting up 106 points in 123 playoff games, including 23 points in the Capitals Stanley Cup championship in 2018. He has already won 21 games this year, so he should eclipse the 30-win mark yet again. He was traded to Toronto in 1994 and became one of the most dominant players in the game. Sweden is a huge hotbed for hockey, and it has produced some of today's biggest stars. He’s been with The Hockey Writers as a lead Sabres writer three years, while also writing a satire column called “Off the Crossbar.”. Karlsson is a two-time winner of the Norris Trophy (2012, 2015) as the NHL’s top defenseman and is a four-time NHL All Star. Drafted in sixth overall in 2011 by the Ottawa Senators, Zibanejad has quietly had himself a respected NHL career. The 28-year-old, sixth overall draft pick in 2009 has all the characteristics of a terrific defenseman. An interesting bit of trivia–his first NHL goal was assisted by Brooks Laich, who He played in Quebec for four years, and he enjoyed his best statistical season while there, as he scored 114 points in 80 games. The peak of his career was as a part of the "West Coast Express" line with Todd Bertuzzi and Brendan Morrison. a Swede. He has won the Art Ross Trophy and the Hart Trophy, was a First Team All-Star three times, has two Stanley Cups and has won the "Triple Gold" twice (the only Swede to ever do so). He has a career GAA of 2.32 and a career save percentage of .918. During his six-year stint with the Flames he was an offensive machine, and his lowest point total was 55 in only half a season. Zetterberg will go down as one of the biggest draft steals ever. Mr. Naslund's résumé speaks for itself. Sharks last June. his first 612 games. Elias Lindholm, C, Calgary Flames. eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'thehockeywriters_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_4',824,'0','0']));Arguably the most famous of them all include Mats Sundin, Niklas Lidstrom, the Sedin brothers–Henrik and Daniel, Henrik Zetterberg, Daniel Alfredsson and Peter Forsberg. Born In his career, Sundin scored 1,349 points in 1,346 games. Lidstrom will arguably go down as one of the top three defensemen of all time. Drafted 133rd overall in 1994, he has turned into one of the league's top two-way forwards. Though the Gavle-born center has never won a major individual award, he’s one of the most underrated players of his generation, only voted to a single All-Star game. The 10-year alternate captain is one of the best passers in hockey. When he finally does retire, he should get his No. He is also making another bid for the Norris, and should he win, he would tie for second most all-time (seven). Naslund was the first European player to play for Montreal, and he spent eight seasons with them as one of their key offensive cogs, twice leading them in scoring and helping them to a Stanley Cup in 1986. passers in the game. He eventually signed a six-year, $41.77 million contract. Forsberg's NHL debut was in the lockout-shortened 1994-1995 season, and he scored 50 points in 47 games, won the Calder Trophy and was named to the All-Rookie team. All seven goalies ahead of him on the list are Canadian born. The Rangers look like a playoff team this year, and Lundqvist has the talent to help them make some noise in the postseason. He’s had three trips to the Eastern Conference Final and one to the Stanley Cup Final (in 2014). He was drafted first overall by Quebec in 1989; this was the first time a European player was the top choice in the draft. Along the way, he won the William Jennings Trophy (with teammate Thomas Greiss) for allowing the fewest goals, the Masterton Trophy for exemplifying the qualities of perservance, sportsmanship and dedication to ice hockey and earned a Vezina Trophy nomination. Landeskog was selected by the Avalanche with the second overall pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. His best statistical season came in 2005-2006 while playing with Jason Spezza and Dany Heatley on the "CASH" line; he scored 43 goals and 103 points. He scored at least 30 goals three times in six years and at least 25 goals four times in six years. Through 288 NHL games, he has 77 goals and 128 assists for 205 points. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Robin Lehner’s off-ice contributions are as impressive as they are on the ice. Case in point: He had his face cut by the skate of Gerard Gallant during a game in 1986. Viktor Arvidsson, Nashville Predators. In the NHL, he had 686 points in 553 games, and he had a 1.24 points-per-game average throughout his entire hockey career. The nearest Swede in terms of games played is Tommy Salo who appeared in 526 games. He exploded with back-to-back 107-point seasons before being claimed by the Atlanta/Calgary Flames when Winnipeg joined the NHL. The change of scenery hasn’t slowed his game down. Unfortunately, his physical game led to a lot of injuries, and he missed a lot of game action because of it. Mats Sundin is one of the best Maple Leafs of all time. NHL Network analyzes the League's best Swedish defensemen, and the influence of Nicklas Lidstrom and Borje Salming Active Swedish NHL Defensemen ‑ All-Time Stats << Scroll left; Scroll right >> … Playing for the HV71 junior club during 2019-20, he was the No. He broke the 50-goal plateau in 1987-88, when he scored exactly 50 goals and 106 points. The All-time active American NHL defensemen scoring leaders | NHL statistics for all active American defensemen. The official 2020 roster of the Detroit Red Wings, including position, height, weight, date of birth, age, and birth place. When paired with his Euro-twin linemate (Pavel Datsyuk), he can be unstoppable and can control the game. His best season was 1995-1996, when he scored 116 points and helped the Avalanche to their first Stanley Cup. He was eventually traded to the Minnesota North Stars, where he continued his dominance for two years, before being traded to Edmonton and winning his only Stanley Cup in 1987. He is a four-time All-Star, an Olympic gold medalist, won the Calder Trophy for rookie of the year, has been a runner-up for both the Selke and Lady Byng awards and is one of the finer captains in the NHL today. The official 2020 roster of the Colorado Avalanche, including position, height, weight, date of birth, age, and birth place. Franchise for the Ottawa Senators. 2014 NHL Draft Top 10: Where Are They Now. Zach Werenski has been activated off of injured reserve. Currently active players. During his short stint with the Flyers, Lindbergh was elected to the All-Rookie team, three All-Star Games (one posthumously), won a Vezina Trophy and was a First-Team All-Star. He has 81 In this case, 10 means 11. The 21-year-old versatile He is also one of the first three members of the Triple Gold Club. It helped him develop his game and gain confidence while playing a top role for his team.