Shoots Left Height 1.85 m Date joined 2014 Positions Centerman | Name Alexander Wennberg Salary 925,000 USD (2015) Playing career Weight 83 kg | |
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NHL teamFormer teams Columbus Blue JacketsDjurgardens IFFrolunda HC NHL Draft 14th overall, 2013Columbus Blue Jackets Similar People Ryan Murray, Boone Jenner, Matt Calvert, Todd Richards, Beau Bennett Profiles | ||
Alexander wennberg 2013 wjc u20 highlights
Alexander Wennberg (born 22 September 1994) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing with the Columbus Blue Jackets in the National Hockey League (NHL).
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- Alexander wennberg 2013 wjc u20 highlights
- Alexander Wennberg scores 5 seconds into his first shift
- Playing career
- References
Alexander Wennberg scores 5 seconds into his first shift
Playing career
Wennberg was rated 5th out of all 2013 NHL Entry Draft eligible European skaters, and was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round (14th overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. He signed a three-year, entry level contract with the Blue Jackets in May 2014.
In 2010–11 Wennberg joined the Djurgården U18 team, with 11 goals and 23 assists he excelled. The next year he moved up to the U20 team with Djurgården and also represented Sweden in the 2011 U19 World Junior A Challenge and 2012 U18 World Junior Championship tournaments. He also spent time with Djurgården's Elitserien team but did not appear in any games.
On September 1 2017, Wennberg signed a 6-year, $29.4 million extension with the Blue Jackets, carrying an annual cap hit of $4.9 million.
