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All Swedes in the NHL 1978-1979

How many Swedes played in the NHL in 1978-1979?

16 Swedes played in the NHL regular season in 1978-1979 – 10 forwards, 6 defensemen.

The count covers Swedish players who appeared in at least one regular-season game that season. Each player is counted once in the total, even if they represented several teams. Explore the teams and players below.

8 Swedes made their NHL debuts in 1978-1979: see the debutants

Vancouver Canucks

4

4 Swedes played for Vancouver Canucks in the 1978-1979 season. 2 forwards, 2 defensemen.

#3 Lars Lindgren, defenseman (D) from Piteå. This was his first season with the team.

Stats for the 1978-1979 regular season

P

21

G

2

A

19

GP

64

+/-

-31

#2 Lars Zetterström, defenseman (D) from Stockholm. This was his first season with the team.

Stats for the 1978-1979 regular season

P

1

G

0

A

1

GP

14

+/-

-10

#22 Roland Eriksson, center (C) from Stora Tuna. This was his first season with the team.

Stats for the 1978-1979 regular season

P

14

G

2

A

12

GP

35

+/-

-12

#23 Thomas Gradin, center (C) from Sollefteå. This was his first season with the team.

Stats for the 1978-1979 regular season

P

51

G

20

A

31

GP

76

+/-

-12

Detroit Red Wings

2

2 Swedes played for Detroit Red Wings in the 1978-1979 season. 1 forward, 1 defenseman.

#4 Thommie Bergman, defenseman (D) from Munkfors. This was season number 5 with the team. Thommie Bergman's total stats with Detroit Red Wings through the 1978-1979 season: 59 points in 218 games.

Stats for the 1978-1979 regular season

P

27

G

10

A

17

GP

68

+/-

-25

#21 Dan Labraaten, left wing (L) from Leksand. This was his first season with the team.

Stats for the 1978-1979 regular season

P

38

G

19

A

19

GP

78

+/-

-18

Minnesota North Stars

2

2 Swedes played for Minnesota North Stars in the 1978-1979 season. 2 forwards.

#24 Kent-Erik Andersson, right wing (R) from Örebro. This was season number 2 with the team. Kent-Erik Andersson's total stats with Minnesota North Stars through the 1978-1979 season: 46 points in 114 games.

Stats for the 1978-1979 regular season

P

13

G

9

A

4

GP

41

+/-

-5

#16 Per-Olov Brasar, center (C) from Falun. This was season number 2 with the team. Per-Olov Brasar's total stats with Minnesota North Stars through the 1978-1979 season: 91 points in 145 games.

Stats for the 1978-1979 regular season

P

34

G

6

A

28

GP

68

+/-

-3

New York Islanders

2

2 Swedes played for New York Islanders in the 1978-1979 season. 1 forward, 1 defenseman.

#23 Robert Nyström, right wing (R) from Stockholm. This was season number 7 with the team. Robert Nyström's total stats with New York Islanders through the 1978-1979 season: 300 points in 482 games.

Stats for the 1978-1979 regular season

P

39

G

19

A

20

GP

78

+/-

+19

#7 Stefan Persson, defenseman (D) from Bjurholm. This was season number 2 with the team. Stefan Persson's total stats with New York Islanders through the 1978-1979 season: 122 points in 144 games.

Stats for the 1978-1979 regular season

P

66

G

10

A

56

GP

78

+/-

+38

New York Rangers

2

2 Swedes played for New York Rangers in the 1978-1979 season. 2 forwards.

#15 Anders Hedberg, right wing (R) from Örnsköldsvik. This was his first season with the team.

Stats for the 1978-1979 regular season

P

78

G

33

A

45

GP

80

+/-

+20

#11 Ulf Nilsson, center (C) from Nynäshamn. This was his first season with the team.

Stats for the 1978-1979 regular season

P

66

G

27

A

39

GP

59

+/-

+17

Washington Capitals

2

2 Swedes played for Washington Capitals in the 1978-1979 season. 1 forward, 1 defenseman.

#4 Leif Svensson, defenseman (D) from Härnösand. This was his first season with the team.

Stats for the 1978-1979 regular season

P

31

G

2

A

29

GP

74

+/-

-1

#10 Rolf Edberg, center (C) from Stockholm. This was his first season with the team.

Stats for the 1978-1979 regular season

P

41

G

14

A

27

GP

76

+/-

+12

St. Louis Blues

1

1 Swede played for St. Louis Blues in the 1978-1979 season. 1 forward.

#11 Inge Hammarström, left wing (L) from Sundsvall. This was season number 2 with the team. Inge Hammarström's total stats with St. Louis Blues through the 1978-1979 season: 72 points in 135 games.

Stats for the 1978-1979 regular season

P

34

G

12

A

22

GP

65

+/-

-16

Toronto Maple Leafs

1

1 Swede played for Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1978-1979 season. 1 defenseman.

#21 Börje Salming, defenseman (D) from Kiruna. This was season number 6 with the team. Börje Salming's total stats with Toronto Maple Leafs through the 1978-1979 season: 360 points in 448 games.

Stats for the 1978-1979 regular season

P

73

G

17

A

56

GP

78

+/-

+31

RookiesSwedish NHL Rookies 1978-1979The 1978-1979 rookie class: points and goals leaders, streaks and the comparison with the best rookie seasons.

Teams without Swedes in 1978-1979

No Swedes played for these teams in the 1978-1979 season: Atlanta Flames, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Kings, Montréal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins.