Fredrik Sjöström

Fredrik Per Oscar Sjöström (; born May 6, 1983) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey winger, and is currently the general manager of Frölunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Sjöström was drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 1st round (11th overall) during the 2001 NHL entry draft. He would also play for the New York Rangers, Calgary Flames, and Toronto Maple Leafs.

Playing career

Before being drafted into the NHL, Sjöström played for Frölunda HC in Sweden throughout the 2000-2001 season. After being drafted 11th overall in the 2001 NHL entry draft by the Phoenix Coyotes, Sjöström would move to North America to play for the Calgary Hitmen in the Western Hockey League (WHL).

During the 2003–04 season, Sjöström would split time between the Springfield Falcons in the American Hockey League (AHL) and the Phoenix Coyotes in the National Hockey League (NHL). He would make his NHL debut on November 30, 2003 against the Boston Bruins. Sjöström would score his first NHL goal and point on December 12, 2003 against the Edmonton Oilers.

Sjöström would spend the entire 2004–05 season playing in the AHL for the Utah Grizzlies before returning to the Phoenix Coyotes a season later.

On July 13, 2006, Sjöström signed a one-way, two-year contract extension worth $1.5 million with the Coyotes.

On October 11, 2007 Sjöström would score a hat trick in a 6–3 victory against the Nashville Predators. Later that season, Sjöström would be traded alongside Josh Gratton and David LeNeveu and a 5th round draft pick to the New York Rangers for Marcel Hossa and Al Montoya.

On July 1, 2009, Sjöström signed a two-year, $1.5 million contract with the Calgary Flames. Sjöström would struggle to produce on the Flames, only scoring a single goal and 5 assists in 46 games. On January 31, 2010, Sjöström would be a part of a multi-player trade to the Toronto Maple Leafs alongside Dion Phaneuf and Keith Aulie in exchange for Matt Stajan, Niklas Hagman, Ian White, and Jamal Mayers. Sjöström's struggles would continue with the Maple Leafs, only scoring a total of 10 points in his two seasons with the team.

In 2011, after his contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs expired after the conclusion of the 2010-11 season, Sjöström would return to Sweden and sign a one-year contract with Färjestad BK of the Elitserien. After playing 20 games with Färjestad BK, Sjöström would return to Frölunda HC, the team he played for 11 years prior.

Sjöström announced his retirement from professional hockey on August 29, 2013.

Executive career After retiring from playing, Sjöström moved directly into a scouting position with Frölunda for the 2013–14 season. He later was promoted to assistant general manager before taking over the general manager role with Frölunda midway through the 2015–16 season.

International play Sjöström played for Sweden in three world junior ice hockey championship. He made his debut for Sweden's men's team during the Euro Hockey Tour final against Finland, and was selected to play at the 2004 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships, where Tre Kronor won a silver medal.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 1999–2000 Modo Hockey J18 Allsv 4 0 2 2 6 — — — — — 1999–2000 Modo Hockey J20 14 4 4 8 2 — — — — — 2000–01 Västra Frölunda HC J18 Allsv — — — — — 4 1 2 3 6 2000–01 Västra Frölunda HC J20 7 2 5 7 6 — — — — — 2000–01 Västra Frölunda HC SEL 312356 50002 2001–02 Calgary Hitmen WHL 5819315051 41128 2002–03 Calgary Hitmen WHL 6334437795 51344 2002–03 Springfield Falcons AHL 21010 620212 2003–04 Springfield Falcons AHL 170778 ————— 2003–04 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 57761322 ————— 2004–05 Utah Grizzlies AHL 8014243857 ————— 2005–06 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 756172342 ————— 2006–07 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 78991848 ————— 2007–08 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 511091914 ————— 2007–08 New York Rangers NHL 182028 100112 2008–09 New York Rangers NHL 79761330 70110 2009–10 Calgary Flames NHL 461568 ————— 2009–10 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 192354 ————— 2010–11 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 6623514 ————— 2011–12 Färjestad BK SEL 2014510 ————— 2011–12 Frölunda HC SEL 3553828 60002 2012–13 Frölunda HC SEL 50551016 10000 SEL totals 13613152860 120004 NHL totals 4894658104190 170222

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2001 Sweden WJC18 7th 63364 2001 Sweden WJC 4th 712316 2002 Sweden WJC 6th 70004 2003 Sweden WJC 8th 401114 2004 Sweden WC 90006 Junior totals 24461038 Senior totals 90006