David Edstrom (born 18 February 2005) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player for Frölunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) on loan as a prospect for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 32nd overall by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2023 NHL entry draft.
| David Edstrom | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
18 February 2005 Gothenburg, Sweden | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NHL team (P) Cur. team |
Nashville Predators Frölunda HC (SHL) | ||
| NHL draft |
32nd overall, 2023 Vegas Golden Knights | ||
| Playing career | 2022–present | ||
Playing career
editEdstrom made his professional debut for Frölunda HC of the SHL during the 2022–23 season where he recorded two goals and two assists in 11 games.[1]
Edstrom was drafted in the first round, 32nd overall, by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2023 NHL entry draft.[2] He signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Golden Knights on 15 July 2023.[3]
During the 2023–24 season, in his first full professional season, he recorded seven goals and 12 assists in 44 games. He tied for first among under-19 SHL players in assists (12), second in points (19), and third in goals (7).[4]
On 8 March 2024, Edstrom was traded to the San Jose Sharks as part of a package in exchange for Tomáš Hertl.[5] Just over five months later, Edstrom was again traded — alongside the same first-round pick involved in the Hertl trade — to the Nashville Predators as part of a package in exchange for Yaroslav Askarov.[6]
International play
edit| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  Sweden
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| Ice hockey | ||
| World Junior Championships | ||
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2024 Sweden | |
| World U18 Championships | ||
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2023 Switzerland | |
Edstrom represented Sweden at the 2023 IIHF World U18 Championships where he recorded five goals and three assists in seven games and won a silver medal.[7]
He represented Sweden at the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships where he recorded three assists in seven games and won a silver medal.[8][9]
Career statistics
editRegular season and playoffs
edit| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2021–22 | Frölunda HC | J18 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2021–22 | Frölunda HC | J20 | 31 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2022–23 | Frölunda HC | J18 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 4 | ||
| 2022–23 | Frölunda HC | J20 | 28 | 15 | 13 | 28 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | ||
| 2022–23 | Frölunda HC | SHL | 11 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Frölunda HC | J20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Frölunda HC | SHL | 44 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | ||
| SHL totals | 55 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | ||||
International
edit| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sweden | U18 | 
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7 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 6 | |
| 2024 | Sweden | WJC |
|
7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Junior totals | 14 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 6 | ||||
References
edit- ^ Gotz, Ben (28 June 2023). "Knights take Swedish center with first-round pick in NHL draft". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ "VGK Select David Edstrom in the First Round of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft". NHL.com. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ "Golden Knights Sign David Edstrom". NHL.com. 15 July 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
- ^ "Sharks Prospects Postseason Breakdown". NHL.com. 29 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ "Sharks acquire a 2025 first-round selection and center David Edstrom from the Vegas Golden Knights". NHL.com. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ "Askarov traded to Sharks by Predators". NHL.com. 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Vegas Golden Knights Draft David Edstrom 32nd Overall". thehockeywriters.com. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ Santos, Paul Delos (5 January 2024). "Pair of Vegas Golden Knights Prospects Earn Medals at World Juniors". The Hockey News. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ Smith, Brynn (25 December 2023). "Three Golden Knight Prospects to Skate in 2024 World Junior Championship". NHL.com. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
External links
edit- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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