Gabriel Carlsson

Gabriel Carlsson
Born (1997-01-02) January 2, 1997
Örebro, Sweden
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 183 lb (83 kg; 13 st 1 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
SHL team Linköpings HC
NHL Draft 29th overall, 2015
Columbus Blue Jackets
Playing career 2014present

Gabriel Carlsson (born January 2, 1997) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenseman. He is currently playing with Linköpings HC of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He was seen as one of the top ten international skaters for the 2015 NHL Entry Draft according to the NHL Central Scouting Bureau before he was selected 29th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets.[1]

Carlsson made his Swedish Hockey League debut during the 2014–15 SHL season. After appearing in 10 post-season games, Carlsson was signed to a two-year contract extension to remain with Linköpings on April 17, 2015.[2]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2014–15 Linköpings HC J20 39 0 7 7 14 3 0 2 2 2
2014–15 Linköpings HC SHL 7 0 2 2 0 10 0 1 1 2
SHL totals 7 0 2 2 0 10 0 1 1 2

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2014 Sweden U17 6th 5 0 0 0 2
2014 Sweden IH18 4th 5 0 1 1 0
2015 Sweden WJC18 8th 5 0 0 0 2
Junior totals 15 0 1 1 4

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Zach Werenski
Columbus Blue Jackets first round draft pick
2015
Succeeded by
Incumbent


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