Born: | Dec. 26, 2004 | Draft: | Ducks 2023, #2 Overall |
Hometown: | Karlstad, Sweden | Position: | Center / Winger |
Known For: | U18 Gold Medal | Shoots/Catches: | Left |
National Team: | Sweden | Current Status: | Anaheim Ducks |
Leo Carlsson (born Dec. 26, 2004) is a Swedish ice hockey forward currently playing with the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted second overall in the 2023 NHL Draft by the Ducks. He joined the Örebro HK senior program after playing his junior years with Färjestad BK from 2017 to 2020 and the Örebro HK J18 and J20 teams from 2020 to 2022. Internationally, Carlsson won a gold medal at the U18 World Junior Championship in 2022.
Leo Carlsson Statistics
Deeper Dive
- Leo Carlsson – 2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
- 2023 Draft Eligible Leo Carlsson Is NHL Ready
- Team Sweden Players to Watch at 2023 WJC
- Blue Jackets Present Most Attractive Fit For 2023 Top Prospects
- 2023 NHL Draft Rankings: Little’s Early Top 16
- 2023 NHL Draft Rankings: Baracchini’s Way Too Early Top 15
- NHL Draft Rankings: Horn’s Top 32 for December
Achievements
- Hlinka Gretzky Cup Bronze Medal (2022)
- J20 SM Bronze Medal (2022)
- U18 World Junior Championship Gold Medal (2022)