Ludwig Byström

Ludwig Byström (born 20 July 1994) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for Fischtown Pinguins of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). He was drafted 43rd overall by the Dallas Stars in the 2012 NHL entry draft.

Playing career Before being selected in the draft, Byström spent the 2010–11 and 2011–12 seasons playing for Modo Hockey in the Elitserien.

During the 2012 NHL entry draft, Byström was drafted in the second round, 43rd overall by the Dallas Stars. On 16 July 2012, he signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Stars. However, he was then returned on loan to Modo. On 29 April 2013, Byström was reassigned from Modo to league rivals Färjestad BK for two seasons on loan.

After the 2014–15 season with Färjestad BK, Byström embarked on his North American career in reporting to the Stars' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate in Texas on 12 March 2015.

On 17 June 2017, the Stars re-signed Byström to a one-year, two-way extension worth $650,000. On 10 November 2017 Byström was traded to the Florida Panthers in exchange for Reece Scarlett. He was immediately assigned to Panthers' AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds. On 31 May 2018, he signed a one-year contract extension with the Panthers.

Following the 2018–19 season, his fifth season in North America, unable to break into the NHL, Byström as an impending restricted free agent from the Panthers opted to return to Europe, securing a two-year contract with Finnish club, Oulun Kärpät, on 16 May 2019.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2011 Sweden IH18 5 0 4 4 0 2012 Sweden WJC18 6 0 1 1 2Junior totals 11 0 5 5 2