Skip to content
The Hockey Writers
  • NHL Teams
    • Atlantic Division
      • Boston Bruins
      • Buffalo Sabres
      • Detroit Red Wings
      • Florida Panthers
      • Montreal Canadiens
      • Ottawa Senators
      • Tampa Bay Lightning
      • Toronto Maple Leafs
    • Metropolitan Division
      • Carolina Hurricanes
      • Columbus Blue Jackets
      • New Jersey Devils
      • New York Islanders
      • New York Rangers
      • Philadelphia Flyers
      • Pittsburgh Penguins
      • Washington Capitals
    • Central Division
      • Arizona Coyotes
      • Chicago Blackhawks
      • Colorado Avalanche
      • Dallas Stars
      • Minnesota Wild
      • Nashville Predators
      • St. Louis Blues
      • Winnipeg Jets
    • Pacific Division
      • Anaheim Ducks
      • Calgary Flames
      • Edmonton Oilers
      • Los Angeles Kings
      • San Jose Sharks
      • Seattle Kraken
      • Vancouver Canucks
      • Vegas Golden Knights
  • Headlines
  • NHL Rumors
  • HockeyPedia
  • Milestone Tracker
  • Archives
  • THW on YouTube
  • More…
    • NHL Salary Cap Information
    • NHL Entry Draft
    • NHL Prospects
    • World Juniors
    • Merch Shop
    • CHL
      • OHL
      • QMJHL
      • WHL
    • Columns
    • Podcasts
    • Women’s Hockey
    • Other Leagues
    • Season Previews
    • Books
    • NHL History
The Hockey Writers
  • NHL Teams
    • Atlantic Division
      • Boston Bruins
      • Buffalo Sabres
      • Detroit Red Wings
      • Florida Panthers
      • Montreal Canadiens
      • Ottawa Senators
      • Tampa Bay Lightning
      • Toronto Maple Leafs
    • Metropolitan Division
      • Carolina Hurricanes
      • Columbus Blue Jackets
      • New Jersey Devils
      • New York Islanders
      • New York Rangers
      • Philadelphia Flyers
      • Pittsburgh Penguins
      • Washington Capitals
    • Central Division
      • Arizona Coyotes
      • Chicago Blackhawks
      • Colorado Avalanche
      • Dallas Stars
      • Minnesota Wild
      • Nashville Predators
      • St. Louis Blues
      • Winnipeg Jets
    • Pacific Division
      • Anaheim Ducks
      • Calgary Flames
      • Edmonton Oilers
      • Los Angeles Kings
      • San Jose Sharks
      • Seattle Kraken
      • Vancouver Canucks
      • Vegas Golden Knights
  • Headlines
  • NHL Rumors
  • HockeyPedia
  • Milestone Tracker
  • Archives
  • THW on YouTube
  • More…
    • NHL Salary Cap Information
    • NHL Entry Draft
    • NHL Prospects
    • World Juniors
    • Merch Shop
    • CHL
      • OHL
      • QMJHL
      • WHL
    • Columns
    • Podcasts
    • Women’s Hockey
    • Other Leagues
    • Season Previews
    • Books
    • NHL History

David Carlsson

Freelance sports journalist settled in Malmo, Sweden. Author on the official site of the Swedish Hockey League. Cover Swedish prospects on their road to the NHL, and Swedish players making it in the NHL.

Sweden’s NHL Rookie Class of 2017-18

David Carlsson | October 12, 2017

A total of 30 players from Sweden signed an NHL contract before the 2017–18 season. The last time another European country produced more NHL players was more than eleven years ago.…

Top 20 Players Outside of the NHL

David Carlsson | October 5, 2017

Just because the NHL is the best hockey league in the world, it doesn’t mean that all the best players in the world can be found in the NHL. But…

From the NHL to Europe: A Brave Move Before Retirement

David Carlsson | September 5, 2017

Do you remember “The Final Countdown”? The song was made famous by the Swedish rock band Europe in 1986. Coincidentally, the title could refer to the many former NHLers who decide…

Joni Ikonen – 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

David Carlsson | June 9, 2017

Joni Ikonen 2016-17 Team: Frölunda HC J20 (SuperElit) Date of Birth: April 14, 1999 Place of Birth: Espoo, Finland Ht: 5’11” Wt: 176 lbs Shoots: Right Position: C/RW NHL Draft Eligibility: 2017 first-year eligible…

Lucas Elvenes – 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

David Carlsson | May 30, 2017

Lucas Elvenes 2016-17 Team: Rögle IF (SHL), Rögle IF U20 (SuperElit) Date of Birth: Aug. 18, 1999 Place of Birth: Ängelholm, Sweden Ht: 6’0” Wt: 174 lbs Shoots: Left Position:…

Marcus Davidsson – 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

David Carlsson | May 26, 2017

Marcus Davidsson 2016-17 Team: Djurgårdens IF (SHL) Date of Birth: November 18, 1998 Place of Birth: Tyresö, Sweden Ht: 6’0” Wt: 192 lbs Shoots: Left Position: C/LW NHL Draft Eligibility:…

Timothy Liljegren Talks Disastrous Season, NHL Draft & Dreams

David Carlsson | May 17, 2017

Early NHL Entry Draft projections and prospect rankings had Timothy Liljegren glued to the top leading up to this year. At that time, he appeared as the obvious standout. But…

Kristian Vesalainen – 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

David Carlsson | May 10, 2017

Kristian Vesalainen 2016-17 Team: Frölunda (SHL), on loan to HPK (Liiga) Date of Birth: June 1, 1999 Place of Birth: Helsinki, Finland Ht: 6’3” Wt: 209 lbs Shoots: Left Position: LW/RW…

Erik Brannstrom – 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

David Carlsson | May 5, 2017

Erik Brannstrom 2016-17 Team: HV71 (SHL) Date of Birth: September 2, 1999 Place of Birth: Eksjö, Sweden Ht: 5′ 10″ Wt: 179 lbs Shoots: Left Position: Defence NHL Draft Eligibility: 2017 first-year eligible Twitter: @brannstromerik…

Jesper Boqvist – 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

David Carlsson | May 3, 2017

Jesper Boqvist 2016-17 Team: Brynäs IF & Timrå IK (on loan) (#38) Date of Birth: October 30, 1998 Place of Birth: Falun, Sweden Ht: 6’0” Wt: 179 lbs Shoots: Left Position:…

Canucks Prospect Jonathan Dahlen Likes His Chances

David Carlsson | May 1, 2017

It’s been an eventful year for Jonathan Dahlen. Traded from the Ottawa Senators, signed to an entry-level contract with the Vancouver Canucks, and having a breakthrough season in Sweden at…

Elias Pettersson – 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

David Carlsson | April 29, 2017

Elias Pettersson 2016-17 Team: Timrå IK (#14) Date of Birth: December 12, 1998 Place of Birth: Sundsvall, Sweden Ht: 6’2″ Wt: 161 lbs Shoots: Left Position: LW/C NHL Draft Eligibility: 2017 first-year…

Older posts
Page1 Page2 … Page4 Next →

Search THW


Players, Coaches, Teams, History & More

The Hockey Writers HockeyPedia

Top Stories

Oilers’ Management Scouting Canucks – Who Has Their Attention?

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Sharks, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Canadiens

3 Maple Leafs Most Likely to Be Traded Ahead of 2023 Deadline


Recent Headlines

  • 3 AHL Bruins’ Under-the-Radar Prospects Who Could Be Traded
  • Maple Leafs’ Prospect Knies Developing Into Top-Six Forward
  • 4 Canadiens Second Half Storylines to Watch
  • Red Wings’ 2023 Trade Bait: Value, Comparables & Potential Trade Partners
  • Today in Hockey History: Jan. 22
  • Lightning Stock Up, Stock Down: Stamkos, Power Play Unit & More
  • Boudreau’s Tenure With Canucks A Roller Coaster of Emotions
  • Islanders’ Trade Deadline Direction Remains in Question
  • Revisiting Minnesota Wild Drafts – 2011
  • They Wore It Once: Oilers Players and Their Unique Numbers
  • 50 in 50 for Mike Bossy
  • Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors: Rielly, Liljegren, Timmins & Kallgren
  • Oilers’ Management Scouting Canucks – Who Has Their Attention?
  • NHL Rumors: Canucks, Sharks, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Canadiens
  • Blues News & Rumors: Neighbours, Tucker, 2,000th Victory & More

Links

  • Advertise
  • Write for THW
  • Masthead
  • Newsletters
  • RSS Feeds
  • Privacy Statement
  • Contact Us
  • Writers’ Login

Search THW

About THW…

Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month.

Popular Posts

Salary Cap Information
Hockey 101
The Ultimate Hockey Dictionary
NHL Team Origins
Teams That Never Won the Stanley Cup
The Original 6
Jerseys from Defunct NHL Clubs
The Gordie Howe Hat Trick
Our Wayne Gretzky Quiz
© 2023 The Hockey Writers
  • NHL Teams
  • THW Headlines
  • Latest NHL Rumors
  • HockeyPedia
  • NHL Entry Draft
  • THW Archives
  • 2022-23 Milestone Tracker
  • THW on YouTube
  • CapFriendly Team Pages
  • THW Twitter
  • THW Facebook
  • THW Podcast
  • THW Mastodon

Recent Posts

  • 3 AHL Bruins’ Under-the-Radar Prospects Who Could Be Traded
  • Maple Leafs’ Prospect Knies Developing Into Top-Six Forward
  • 4 Canadiens Second Half Storylines to Watch
  • Red Wings’ 2023 Trade Bait: Value, Comparables & Potential Trade Partners
  • Today in Hockey History: Jan. 22