After playing in 68 games last season with the New York Rangers, center Oscar Lindberg underwent hip surgery. While recovering, he lost his place in the lineup, as the Rangers made some key acquisitions, but fought back brilliantly. Lindberg has been able to retool his game, which is predicated in the faceoff dot, along with his passing and speed. His comeback took longer than expected, as team depth stood in his way, but Lindberg is back where he belongs. And that is smack dab in the middle of the New York Ranger lineup.
From Skelleftea to Hartford, by way of Phoenix
Oscar Lindberg was born in Skelleftea, Sweden and played for his hometown team, AIK, from 2009-10 until 2012-13.