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All Swedes in the NHL 1997-1998
38 Swedes played in the NHL in 1997-1998 – 20 forwards, 17 defensemen, 1 goalie. Below we list every team and every Swede who represented it during the regular season.
4 Swedes played for Calgary Flames in the 1997-1998 season. 3 forwards, 1 defenseman.
#6 Tommy Albelin, defenseman (D) from Stockholm. 35 points in 161 games over 3 seasons with the team.
#14 Jonas Hoglund, right wing (R) from Hammaro. 49 points in 118 games over 2 seasons with the team.
#29 Erik Andersson, right wing (R) from Stockholm. 3 points in 12 games over 1 season with the team.
#92 Michael Nylander, center (C) from Stockholm. During this stint with the club: 36 points in 65 games over 1 season with the team.
4 Swedes played for New York Rangers in the 1997-1998 season. 2 forwards, 2 defensemen.
#24 Niklas Sundstrom, right wing (R) from Ornskoldsvik. 120 points in 234 games over 3 seasons with the team.
#5 Ulf Samuelsson, defenseman (D) from Fagerstad. 48 points in 220 games over 3 seasons with the team.
#21 Johan Lindbom, left wing (L) from Alvesta. 4 points in 38 games over 1 season with the team.
#38 Ronnie Sundin, defenseman (D) from Frolunda. 0 points in 1 game over 1 season with the team.
4 Swedes played for Ottawa Senators in the 1997-1998 season. 3 forwards, 1 defenseman.
#11 Daniel Alfredsson, right wing (R) from Göteborg. 177 points in 213 games over 3 seasons with the team.
#24 Andreas Dackell, right wing (R) from Gavle. 64 points in 161 games over 2 seasons with the team.
#21 Magnus Arvedson, left wing (L) from Karlstad. 26 points in 61 games over 1 season with the team.
#4 Per Gustafsson, defenseman (D) from Oskarshamn. 1 point in 9 games over 1 season with the team.
3 Swedes played for Detroit Red Wings in the 1997-1998 season. 1 forward, 2 defensemen.
#5 Nicklas Lidström, defenseman (D) from Västerås. 366 points in 531 games over 7 seasons with the team.
#44 Anders Eriksson, defenseman (D) from Bollnäs. 27 points in 90 games over 3 seasons with the team.
#96 Tomas Holmström, left wing (L) from Piteå. 31 points in 104 games over 2 seasons with the team.
3 Swedes played for Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1997-1998 season. 2 forwards, 1 defenseman.
#13 Mats Sundin, center (C) from Bromma. 298 points in 287 games over 4 seasons with the team.
#19 Freddy Modin, left wing (L) from Sundsvall. 45 points in 150 games over 2 seasons with the team.
#4 Per Gustafsson, defenseman (D) from Oskarshamn. 5 points in 22 games over 1 season with the team.
3 Swedes played for Vancouver Canucks in the 1997-1998 season. 1 forward, 2 defensemen.
#19 Markus Näslund, left wing (L) from Örnsköldsvik. 78 points in 164 games over 3 seasons with the team.
#21 Bert Robertsson, defenseman (D) from Sodertalje. 6 points in 30 games over 1 season with the team.
#2 Mattias Öhlund, defenseman (D) from Piteå. 30 points in 77 games over 1 season with the team.
2 Swedes played for Boston Bruins in the 1997-1998 season. 1 forward, 1 defenseman.
#3 Mattias Timander, defenseman (D) from Solleftea. 11 points in 64 games over 2 seasons with the team.
#11 P.J. Axelsson, left wing (L) from Kungälv. 27 points in 82 games over 1 season with the team.
2 Swedes played for Montréal Canadiens in the 1997-1998 season. 1 forward, 1 defenseman.
#23 Peter Popovic, defenseman (D) from Köping. 55 points in 303 games over 5 seasons with the team.
#14 Jonas Hoglund, right wing (R) from Hammaro. 11 points in 28 games over 1 season with the team.
2 Swedes played for New York Islanders in the 1997-1998 season. 1 defenseman, 1 goalie.
#35 Tommy Salo, goalie (G) from Surahammar. 197 games, 126 starts and 45 wins with a 90.2 save percentage over 4 seasons with the team.
#3 Kenny Jonsson, defenseman (D) from Ängelholm. 65 points in 178 games over 3 seasons with the team.
2 Swedes played for Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1997-1998 season. 1 forward, 1 defenseman.
#21 Andreas Johansson, left wing (L) from Hofors. 24 points in 77 games over 2 seasons with the team.
#2 Fredrik Olausson, defenseman (D) from Dadesjo. 60 points in 127 games over 2 seasons with the team.
2 Swedes played for San Jose Sharks in the 1997-1998 season. 1 forward, 1 defenseman.
#28 Marcus Ragnarsson, defenseman (D) from Ostervala. 81 points in 219 games over 3 seasons with the team.
#25 Niklas Andersson, left wing (L) from Kungalv. 0 points in 5 games over 1 season with the team.
2 Swedes played for Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1997-1998 season. 2 forwards.
#34 Mikael Andersson, right wing (R) from Malmo. 118 points in 395 games over 6 seasons with the team.
#19 Mikael Renberg, right wing (R) from Pitea. 38 points in 68 games over 1 season with the team.
1 Swede played for Colorado Avalanche in the 1997-1998 season. 1 forward.
#21 Peter Forsberg, center (C) from Örnsköldsvik. 293 points in 219 games over 3 seasons with the team.
1 Swede played for Edmonton Oilers in the 1997-1998 season. 1 forward.
#25 Mats Lindgren, center (C) from Skelleftea. 51 points in 151 games over 2 seasons with the team.
1 Swede played for Florida Panthers in the 1997-1998 season. 1 forward.
#29 Johan Garpenlov, left wing (L) from Stockholm. 104 points in 201 games over 4 seasons with the team.
1 Swede played for Los Angeles Kings in the 1997-1998 season. 1 defenseman.
#4 Mattias Norstrom, defenseman (D) from Stockholm. 36 points in 164 games over 3 seasons with the team.
1 Swede played for Philadelphia Flyers in the 1997-1998 season. 1 defenseman.
#26 Kjell Samuelsson, defenseman (D) from Tingsryd. During this stint with the club: 24 points in 158 games over 3 seasons with the team.
1 Swede played for St. Louis Blues in the 1997-1998 season. 1 defenseman.
#27 Ricard Persson, defenseman (D) from Ostersund. 12 points in 54 games over 2 seasons with the team.
1 Swede played for Washington Capitals in the 1997-1998 season. 1 defenseman.
#9 Calle Johansson, defenseman (D) from Gothenburg. 360 points in 665 games over 10 seasons with the team.
No Swedes played for Anaheim Ducks in the 1997-1998 season.
No Swedes played for Buffalo Sabres in the 1997-1998 season.
No Swedes played for Carolina Hurricanes in the 1997-1998 season.
No Swedes played for Chicago Blackhawks in the 1997-1998 season.
No Swedes played for Dallas Stars in the 1997-1998 season.
No Swedes played for New Jersey Devils in the 1997-1998 season.
No Swedes played for Phoenix Coyotes in the 1997-1998 season.