Dennis Persson

Karl Dennis Persson (born June 2, 1988) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey defenceman. He most notably played in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

Playing career Persson was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round, 24th overall, in the 2006 NHL entry draft. After two seasons in the then Elitserien with Djurgårdens IF he was signed to a three-year entry-level deal with the Buffalo Sabres on June 3, 2008. He was then loaned to fellow Elitserien club, Timrå IK for the following 2008–09 season, before joining the Sabres American Hockey League affiliate, the Portland Pirates at the conclusion of the Swedish year.

Over the course of his contract with the Sabres, Persson was assigned directly to the AHL in each of his three years. He was an emergency recall for the Sabres during their 2011 playoff series against the Philadelphia Flyers; however, he did not play in a game.

Persson returned to his native Sweden after the Sabres declined to extend his contract, signing with Brynäs IF for two seasons before moving to his fourth SHL club, Modo Hockey on an optional two-year deal on May 5, 2014.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2004–05 Västerås IK Ungdom J18 Allsv 30112 40110 2004–05 Västerås IK Ungdom J20 2733624 ————— 2005–06 VIK Västerås HK J20 2811152622 ————— 2005–06 VIK Västerås HK Allsv 190226 ————— 2006–07 Djurgårdens IF J20 111348 52352 2006–07 Djurgårdens IF SEL 90002 ————— 2006–07 Almtuna IS Allsv 30002 ————— 2006–07 Nyköpings Hockey Allsv 2944838 ————— 2007–08 Djurgårdens IF J20 400010 ————— 2007–08 Djurgårdens IF SEL 210116 ————— 2007–08 Nyköpings Hockey SWE.2 U20 3022 ————— 2007–08 Nyköpings Hockey Allsv 2113414 ————— 2008–09 Timrå IK J20 10000 ————— 2008–09 Timrå IK SEL 4615624 70000 2008–09 Portland Pirates AHL 80226 30000 2009–10 Portland Pirates AHL 6016716 ————— 2010–11 Portland Pirates AHL 644131718 110440 2011–12 Rochester Americans AHL 3934710 ————— 2012–13 Brynäs IF SEL 161346 30004 2013–14 Brynäs IF SHL 3412310 50112 2014–15 Modo Hockey SHL 4805518 ————— 2015–16 Modo Hockey SHL 212244 ————— 2015–16 IF Björklöven Allsv 100116 ————— Allsv totals 825101566 ————— SHL totals 1955182370 150116 AHL totals 1718253350 140440

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2006 Sweden WJC18 6th 61568 Junior totals 6 1 5 6 8