In the 2014-15 season, a total of 46 players will skate in the SHL, the top-tier Swedish League, formerly known as ElitSerien. Please note that this list includes only players actually playing in the SHL or the relative affiliates, but does not include prospects playing in Swedish lower-tier leagues. Moreover, the list doesn’t include former NHL prospects who aren’t NHL teams property anymore, like Kirill Kabanov. In the latest few years Sweden became a junior hockey powerhouse, as can be easily seen by the number of players drafted out of Sweden in the latest few drafts. Here you will find a list of NHL prospects playing in the SHL, ordered by NHL team.
[Related: THW’s List Of Prospects Playing In The KHL (14-15 edition)]
Anaheim Ducks
– Marcus Pettersson, D. Skelleftea. 2013-14: 10, 0+0, +2. Contract: 16/17
-Nick Sörensen, RW. Skelleftea. 2013-14: Played in the QMJHL. Contract: Assigned to the SHL
Arizona Coyotes
– Anton Karlsson, LW. Skelleftea. 2013-14: Played in the juniors. Contract: 15/16
– David Westlund, D. Brynas. 2013-14: 21 G, 0+1, 0. Contract: 15/16
Boston Bruins
– Linus Arnesson, D. Djurgarden. 2013-14: Played in the minors. Contract: Assigned to the SHL
– Anton Blidh, LW. Frolunda. 2013-14: 24 G, 0+5, 0. Contract: 15/16
– Peter Cehlarik, LW. Lulea. 2013-14: 32 G, 2+2, -4. Contract: 15/16
– Emil Johansson, D. HV71. 2013-14: Played in the juniors. Contract: N/A
Buffalo Sabres
– Jonas Johansson, G. Brynas. 2013-14: 4 G, 2.96 GAA, .914. Contract: 15/16
– Victor Olofsson, RW. MODO. 2013-14: 11 G, 0+0, 0. Contract: 15/16
– Gustav Possler, RW. MODO. 2013-14: 22 G, 8+7, +8. Contract: 15/16
– Linus Ullmark, G. MODO. 2013-14: 35 G, 2.08 GAA, .931. Contract: Assigned to the SHL
Calgary Flames
– Adam Ollas Mattson, D. Djurgarden. 2013-14: Played in the minors. Contract: 15/16
Carolina Hurricanes
– Erik Karlsson, C. Frolunda. 2013-14: 41 G, 5+1, +1. Contract: Assigned to the SHL
– Lucas Wallmark, C. Lulea. 2013-14: 14 G, 3+7, -4. Contract: 14/15
Chicago Blackhawks
– Carl Dahlström, D. Linkoping. 2013-14: 12 G, 0+1, 0. Contract: 15/16
– Robin Norell, D. Djurgarden. 2013-14: Played in the minors. Contract: 14/15
– Andreas Söderberg, D. Skelleftea. 2013-14: Played in the juniors. Contract: N/A
Colorado Avalanche
– Anton Lindholm, D. Skelleftea. 2013-14: 7 G, 0+0, -4. Contract: 15/16
– Wilhelm Westlund, D. Djurgarden. 2013-14: 11 G, 0+0, -3. Contract: 15/16
Columbus Blue Jackets
– Daniel Zaar, RW. Lulea. 2013-14: Played in the minors. Contract: assigned to the SHL.
Dallas Stars
– Ludwig Byström, D. Farjestadt. 2013-14: 51, 3+8, +10. Contract: assigned to the SHL.
– John Nyberg, D. Frolunda. 2013-14: Played in the juniors. Contract: N/A
Detroit Red Wings
– Christoffer Ehn, C. Frolunda. 2013-14: 2, 0+0, 0. Contract: N/A
– Axel Holmström, C. Skelleftea. 2013-14: 4, 0+0, -2. Contract: 16/17
– Mattias Janmark, C. Frolunda. 2013-14: 45 G, 18+12, -6. Contract: 14/15
– Hampus Melén, C. Vaxjo Lakers. 2013-14: Played in the juniors. Contract: 14/15
Florida Panthers
– Hugo Fagerblom, G. Frolunda. 2013-14: Played in the juniors. Contract: N/A
Los Angeles Kings
– Adrian Kempe, C. MODO. 2013-14: 45 G, 5+6, +5. Contract: 15/16. Feature about Adrian Kempe.
Minnesota Wild
– Pontus Själin, D. Leksand. 2013-14: Played in the minors. Contract: N/A
Montreal Canadiens
– Artturi Lehkonen, RW. Frolunda. 2013-14: Played in Finland. Contract: 15/16
Nashville Predators
– Kevin Fiala, LW. HV71. 2013-14: 17 G, 3+8, -2. Contract: Assigned to the SHL
– Max Görtz, RW. Frolunda. 13-14: 40 G, 8+2, +2. Contract: Assigned to the SHL
New York Islanders
– Linus Söderström, G. Djurgarden. 13-14: Played in the juniors. Contract: 15-16
Ottawa Senators
– Andreas Englund, D. Djurgarden. 13-14: Played in the minors. Contract: 15/16
– Marcus Högberg, G. Linkoping. 13-14: 4 G, 1.08 GAA, .960. Contract: 15/16
– Mikael Wikstrand, D. Frolunda. 13-14: 19 G, 4+7, +1. Contract: Assigned to the SHL
Philadelphia Flyers
– Oskar Lindblom, LW. Brynas. 13-14: 4 G, 0+0, -2. Contract: 16/17
Pittsburgh Penguins
– Oskar Sundqvist, C. Skelleftea. 13-14: 51 G, 6+10, +6. Contract: Assigned to the SHL
San Jose Sharks
– Fredrik Bergvik, G. Frolunda. 13-14: 1 G, 5.34 GAA, .842. Contract: 14/15
Toronto Maple Leafs
– Pierre Engvall, D. Frolunda. 13-14: Played in the juniors. Contract: N/A
– Andreas Johnson, LW. Frolunda. 13-14: 44 G, 15+9, -1. Contract: 15/16
– William Nylander, C. MODO. 13-14: 22 G, 1+6, -3. Contract: Assigned to the SHL
Vancouver Canucks
– Gustav Forsling, D. Linkoping. 13-14: Played in the juniors. Contract: N/A
Washington Capitals
– Christian Djoos, D. Brynas. 13-14: 47 G, 1+12, +5. Contract: Assigned to the SHL. A feature about Djoos.
– Kevin Elgestål, LW. Frolunda. 13-14: 2 G, 0+1, 0. Contract: N/A
– Jakub Vrana, LW. Linkoping. 13-14: 24 G, 2+1, -3. Contract: Assigned to the SHL
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