This past season with Lulea in the SHL, Nils Lundkvist was recognized as the SHL’s best Swedish born defenseman by winning the Salming Trophy. He registered 32 points on the strength of 14 goals in 52 games this season. Those goals were the most from any defenseman 21 years or younger in SHL history.
These numbers have Chris Drury believing he could be the last man standing at camp for a spot on the team’s defense.
Nils Lundkvist ready to make the move to the NHL
The New York Rangers signed the 2018 first round draft pick (28th overall) on June 3rd.