Position Defence Name Carl Gunnarsson Career start 2005 Playing career Weight 89 kg | National team Sweden Height 1.88 m Shoots Left Role Ice hockey player Salary 3.45 million USD (2015) | |
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Born November 9, 1986 (age 37)
Orebro, Sweden ( 1986-11-09 ) NHL team
Former teams St. Louis Blues
Linkopings HC
Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Draft 194th overall, 2007
Toronto Maple Leafs Current team St. Louis Blues (#4 / Defenseman) Similar People David Backes, Dion Phaneuf, Ken Hitchcock, Dave Nonis, Brian Burke Profiles | ||
Carl gunnarsson off the goal cam goal 2 0 nashville predators vs st louis blues nov 13 2014 nhl
Carl Gunnarsson (born 9 November 1986) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing for the St. Louis Blues in the National Hockey League (NHL), after being traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs, who originally drafted him in the seventh round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. Prior to coming to North America, Gunnarsson played for Linköpings HC of the Swedish Elite League. Gunnarsson plays internationally for Sweden and has participated in three IIHF World Championships, capturing one silver and two bronze medals.
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- Playing career
- International play
- References
Carl gunnarsson injury in 2nd st louis blues vs ny islanders dec 6 2014 nhl
Playing career
Gunnarsson was selected in the seventh round, 194th overall, of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Before joining the Maple Leafs in the NHL, Gunnarsson played in the Swedish Elite League for Linköpings HC. He was signed by the Maple Leafs to an entry level contract on 3 June 2009. He made his NHL debut during the 2009–10 season, initially splitting time between the Maple Leafs and their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, Toronto Marlies. Gunnarsson scored his first NHL goal on 29 January 2010 against Martin Brodeur of the New Jersey Devils. After his rookie season, he led the team in plus-minus.
On 28 June 2014, Gunnarsson was traded to the St. Louis Blues, along with a fourth-round draft pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, in exchange for Roman Polák.
International play
Gunnarsson made his international debut for Sweden at the 2004 IIHF World Under-18 Championships. He played in six games, recorded 24 penalty minutes and zero points. Later in his career, he has played for Sweden at three separate World Championships, helping his team capture a medal each time (one silver and two bronze).
