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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.

Q & A with Michael Nylander

David Carlsson | April 6, 2017

Nylander is more than a name. It’s the sound of the past and the future. If the 2016-17 season has taught us anything, it’s that the NHL’s next Swedish brother duo is…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

What’s Your Global NHL Experience?

David Carlsson | April 2, 2017

Having a long-distance relationship with the best league in hockey isn’t always easy, although it’s definitely worthwhile. See, I am what National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman would refer to…

Categories Editor's Choice, International Hockey

Linus Soderstrom on Islanders’ Goaltending Radar

David Carlsson | March 3, 2017

At just 20 years of age, Linus Soderstrom is an inspiration. Although it’s no secret that he’s been an incredible talent for a long time, nothing has come easy for him.…

Categories Islanders Goaltending, New York Islanders

Lias Andersson – 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

David Carlsson | February 28, 2017

2016-17 Team: HV71 (#23) Date of Birth: October 13, 1998 Place of Birth: Smogen, Sweden Ht: 5’11″ Wt: 198 lbs Shoots: Left Position: C/LW/RW NHL Draft Eligibility: 2017 first-year eligible Twitter: @Liasandersson Rankings THW…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Team Sweden After Lundqvist

David Carlsson | February 23, 2017

There can only be one king, and no king can rule forever. For over a decade, Henrik Lundqvist has been the constant number one goaltender of Sweden. During those years, He’s…

Categories International Hockey, NHL Goaltending, Olympics

Timothy Liljegren – 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

David Carlsson | February 21, 2017

Timothy Liljegren 2016-17 Teams: Rögle BK and Timrå IK (on loan) (#18) Date of Birth: April 30, 1999 Place of Birth: Kristianstad, Sweden Ht: 6’0″ Wt: 192 lbs Shoots: Right Position: Defenseman NHL Draft…

Categories NHL Prospects

Introducing More Swedes to the NHL in 2017-18

David Carlsson | February 13, 2017

There are many roads leading to the NHL – even after you are drafted. One way is to go directly from the entry draft in the summer to a spot in…

Categories International Hockey

Erik Brannstrom: Let Him Entertain You

David Carlsson | February 8, 2017

We all love to debate draft prospects and player rankings prior to the NHL Entry Draft. But, there are always a number of promising young players who fall out of…

Categories NHL Prospects

Ekholm’s Hockey Camp Initiates Change Back Home

David Carlsson | January 27, 2017

P.K. Subban isn’t the only Nashville Predators to make an impact as an elite-level hockey player, earning elite-level paychecks and, consequently, carrying an idolized persona. Now, Subban’s teammate Mattias Ekholm has decided…

Categories Hockey Cares, Nashville Predators

Full Story: Daniel Alfredsson’s Road to the Rafters

David Carlsson | December 31, 2016

Daniel Alfredsson first set foot in the Ottawa Senators organization in 1995. At that time, not even “Alfie” himself thought that he would make his case in the NHL. But…

Categories Ottawa Senators, Senators History

10 NHLers Who Missed the WJC

David Carlsson | December 30, 2016

When young players are put under immense pressure to follow a specific set of achievements before reaching the top of the game, it should be noted that a hockey career…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

World Juniors Throwback: 2010 to 2014

David Carlsson | December 25, 2016

Do you want to get yourself prepared for the World Junior Championships 2017? Let’s begin with a look in the rearview mirror. Join us as we remember the World Juniors…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship
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