For years, the Calgary Flames have been home to some excellent Swedish hockey players. One of the latest additions to their pantheon of smart, skilled Swedish forwards is Elias Lindholm.
Entering his third season with the Flames, and his eighth NHL campaign, Lindholm is one of the team’s most versatile, important players. What can we expect from him in the upcoming season?
How he got here
Born in Boden, Sweden but raised in Galve (eight hours south), Lindholm grew up around the game as the son of a pro – his dad briefly played in the NHL but was much more prolific in Sweden.