Elias Salomonsson

Elias Salomonsson (born 31 August 2004) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL). Salomonsson was selected by the Jets in the second round, 55th pick overall, of the 2022 NHL entry draft.

Playing career Salomonsson played as a youth and made his professional debut within Skellefteå AIK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

Following his selection at the 2022 NHL entry draft, Salomonsson was signed by the Winnipeg Jets to a three-year, entry-level contract on 16 July 2022.

Salmonsson was called up to the Jets main roster November 25, 2025 to make his NHL debut the following day against the Washington Capitals. Later, on February 27th, 2026- Salomonsson scored his first NHL goal in a 5-4 Jets loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

International play

Salomonsson represented Sweden at the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and won a silver medal.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular seasonPlayoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2020–21 Skellefteå AIK J20 14 4 11 15 0 — — — — — 2020–21 Skellefteå AIK SHL 3 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2021–22 Skellefteå AIK J20 35 11 11 22 10 2 0 1 1 0 2021–22 Skellefteå AIK SHL 10 0 0 0 2 — — — — — 2022–23 Skellefteå AIK J20 4 3 2 5 10 — — — — — 2022–23 Skellefteå AIK SHL 25 3 2 5 10 17 1 1 2 6 2023–24 Skellefteå AIK SHL 31 2 9 11 58 16 1 5 6 10 2024–25 Manitoba Moose AHL 53 5 22 27 24 — — — — — 2025–26 Manitoba Moose AHL 29 1 8 9 10 — — — — — 2025–26 Winnipeg Jets NHL 32 1 4 5 12 — — — — — SHL totals 69 5 11 16 70 33 2 6 8 16 NHL totals 32 1 4 5 12 — — — — —

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2021 Sweden U18 7 0 0 0 4 2021 Sweden HG18 5 0 1 1 2 2022 Sweden U18 5 0 1 1 29 2024 Sweden WJC 6 0 1 1 29Junior totals 23 0 3 3 64

Awards and honours Award Year SHL Le Mat Trophy (Skellefteå AIK) 2024