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Mikael Andersson

Born:May 10, 1966Draft:1984 Sabres 18th Overall
Hometown:Malmö, SwedenPosition:Right Wing
Known For:Calder Cup ChampionShoots/Catches:Left
National Team:SwedenCurrent Status:Tampa Bay Lightning – Scout

Mikael Bo Andersson (born 10 May 1966) is a former Swedish professional ice hockey forward player who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Buffalo SabresHartford WhalersTampa Bay LightningPhiladelphia Flyers, and New York Islanders. He was a two-time American Hockey League Calder Cup champion with the Rochester Americans, winning in 1987 and 1991. Andersson serves as a scout for the Lightning, a role he’s been in since 2003.

Internationally, Andersson won a bronze, silver, and gold medal at the World Championships and an Elitserian Championship in 2003.

Mikael Andersson Statistics

Trade Tracker

DateTraded FromTraded WithTraded ToTraded For
Mar. 20, 1999 Tampa Bay LightningSandy McCarthyPhiladelphia FlyersColin Forbes
Feb. 15, 2000Philadelphia FlyersFifth-Round Pick 2000
(Kristofer Ottosson)
New York IslandersGino Odjick

Deeper Dive

Staff History

  • Tampa Bay Lightning – Scout (2003 – 2023)

Achievements

  • Swedish Junior Hockey Player of the Year – Årets Junior (1984)
  • AHL Calder Cup Champion (1987, 1991)
  • World Championships – Gold Medal (1992)
  • World Championships – Silver Medal (1993)
  • World Championships – Bronze Medal (1994)
  • Elitserian Champion (2003)

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