All Swedes in the NHL 1979-1980
How many Swedes played in the NHL in 1979-1980?
20 Swedes played in the NHL regular season in 1979-1980 – 12 forwards, 6 defensemen, 2 goalies.
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.
3 Swedes played for New York Islanders in the 1979-1980 season. 2 forwards, 1 defenseman.
#23 Robert Nyström, right wing (R) from Stockholm. This was season number 8 with the team. Robert Nyström's total stats with New York Islanders through the 1979-1980 season: 339 points in 549 games.
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#7 Stefan Persson, defenseman (D) from Bjurholm. This was season number 3 with the team. Stefan Persson's total stats with New York Islanders through the 1979-1980 season: 161 points in 217 games.
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#28 Anders Kallur, center (C) from Ludvika. This was his first season with the team.
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3 Swedes played for Vancouver Canucks in the 1979-1980 season. 2 forwards, 1 defenseman.
#3 Lars Lindgren, defenseman (D) from Piteå. This was season number 2 with the team. Lars Lindgren's total stats with Vancouver Canucks through the 1979-1980 season: 56 points in 137 games.
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#23 Thomas Gradin, center (C) from Sollefteå. This was season number 2 with the team. Thomas Gradin's total stats with Vancouver Canucks through the 1979-1980 season: 126 points in 156 games.
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#16 Per-Olov Brasar, center (C) from Falun. This was his first season with the team.
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3 Swedes played for Washington Capitals in the 1979-1980 season. 2 forwards, 1 defenseman.
#4 Leif Svensson, defenseman (D) from Härnösand. This was season number 2 with the team. Leif Svensson's total stats with Washington Capitals through the 1979-1980 season: 46 points in 121 games.
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#10 Rolf Edberg, center (C) from Stockholm. This was season number 2 with the team. Rolf Edberg's total stats with Washington Capitals through the 1979-1980 season: 87 points in 139 games.
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#16 Bengt-Åke Gustafsson, left wing (L) from Karlskoga. This was his first season with the team.
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2 Swedes played for Detroit Red Wings in the 1979-1980 season. 1 forward, 1 defenseman.
#4 Thommie Bergman, defenseman (D) from Munkfors. This was season number 6 with the team. Thommie Bergman's total stats with Detroit Red Wings through the 1979-1980 season: 65 points in 246 games.
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#21 Dan Labraaten, left wing (L) from Leksand. This was season number 2 with the team. Dan Labraaten's total stats with Detroit Red Wings through the 1979-1980 season: 95 points in 154 games.
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2 Swedes played for Minnesota North Stars in the 1979-1980 season. 2 forwards.
#24 Kent-Erik Andersson, right wing (R) from Örebro. This was season number 3 with the team. Kent-Erik Andersson's total stats with Minnesota North Stars through the 1979-1980 season: 65 points in 175 games.
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#16 Per-Olov Brasar, center (C) from Falun. This was season number 3 with the team. Per-Olov Brasar's total stats with Minnesota North Stars through the 1979-1980 season: 106 points in 167 games.
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2 Swedes played for New York Rangers in the 1979-1980 season. 2 forwards.
#15 Anders Hedberg, right wing (R) from Örnsköldsvik. This was season number 2 with the team. Anders Hedberg's total stats with New York Rangers through the 1979-1980 season: 149 points in 160 games.
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#11 Ulf Nilsson, center (C) from Nynäshamn. This was season number 2 with the team. Ulf Nilsson's total stats with New York Rangers through the 1979-1980 season: 124 points in 109 games.
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2 Swedes played for Winnipeg Jets in the 1979-1980 season. 1 forward, 1 defenseman.
#4 Lars-Erik Sjöberg, defenseman (D) from Falun. This was his first season with the team.
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#19 Willy Lindström, right wing (R) from Grums. This was his first season with the team.
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1 Swede played for Atlanta Flames in the 1979-1980 season. 1 forward.
#14 Kent Nilsson, center (C) from Nynäshamn. This was his first season with the team.
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1 Swede played for Colorado Rockies in the 1979-1980 season. 1 goalie.
#31 Hardy Åström, goalie (G) from Skellefteå. This was his first season with the team.
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1 Swede played for Quebec Nordiques in the 1979-1980 season. 1 goalie.
#29 Göran Högosta, goalie (G) from Äppelbo. This was his first season with the team.
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1 Swede played for Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1979-1980 season. 1 defenseman.
#21 Börje Salming, defenseman (D) from Kiruna. This was season number 7 with the team. Börje Salming's total stats with Toronto Maple Leafs through the 1979-1980 season: 431 points in 522 games.
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Teams without Swedes in 1979-1980
No Swedes played for these teams in the 1979-1980 season: Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, Hartford Whalers, Los Angeles Kings, Montréal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, St. Louis Blues.