Scored his first goal as a Predator, which was also the GWG, in his third game with the team at Calgary (Oct. 22). Did it in just 4:39 of ice time after tying for a game high with four shots on goal despited playing a game-low 8:15 at Vancouver last Thursday.
A smart, shifty skater with quick hands and a quick-release shot.
Played in five U-18 World Championship (2004. 2004) or World Junior Championships (2005, 2006, 2007) for Sweden. Teammate of Patric Hornqvist at the 2005 U-18s and 2007 WJC.
Has played in eight of the last nine contests; did not dress November 12 vs. NY Rangers...Posted first career goal/made 2008-09 NHL debut November 1 vs. Atlanta...Recalled from Lowell (AHL) October 28; was first on AHL Devils with plus-three mark and tied for second with 2g-5a-7pts at time of recall...Is wearing no. 18 after wearing no. 12 last season...In fourth season with organization/in North America...Was one of four rookies on Devils' 2007-08 opening night roster (D. Clarkson, A. Greene & R. Pelley)...Finished ninth on Lowell with 12g-15a-27pts last season...Joined organization after three serasons with Sodertalje (Swe.)...International experience includes 2005, 2006, and 2007 World Junior Championships.