Jacob de la Rose played fewer games in the NHL last season than in his previous two, but that might have been best for the 23-year-old’s development.
He had an impressive resume before moving to North America. The 34th-overall pick in 2013 played in three World Junior Championships for Sweden, captaining the team in his final year and finishing with the silver medal twice. He also played in the Swedish Elite League as an 18-year-old and was able to hold his own against professional players.
After his first pro season in Sweden, de la Rose moved overseas and attempted to make the NHL full-time.