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Elias
Lindholm
(uh-LIGH-uhs LIHND-hohlm)
Position:
Centre
Shoots:
Right
Height:
6'1"
Weight:
202 lbs
Birthplace:
Boden, SWE
Born:
1994-12-02
Drafted:
The Carolina Hurricanes first round selection, 5th overall, in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft
Acquired:
From the Calgary Flames in exchange for Andrei Kuzmenko, Hunter Brzustewicz, Joni Jurmo, a 2024 first round pick and a conditional 2024 fourth round pick
Career Highlights
Won a silver medal at the 2012 U18 World Championships
Won a silver medal at the 2013 World Junior Hockey Championships
Drafted 5th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft
Made his NHL debut on Oct. 4, 2013
Scored his first NHL goal on Dec. 10, 2013
Won a silver medal at the 2014 World Junior Hockey Championships
Won a gold medal at the 2017 World Championships
Named the winner of the Viking Award as the best Swedish NHL player in 2019
Named a finalist for the Selke Trophy after the 2021.22 season