Carl Grundström

Carl Grundström (born 1 December 1997) is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL). Grundström was selected in the second round, 57th overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.

Carl Grundström
Grundström with the Toronto Marlies in 2018
Born (1997-12-01) 1 December 1997
Umeå, Sweden
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 201 lb (91 kg; 14 st 5 lb)
Position Right Wing
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Los Angeles Kings
Modo Hockey
Frölunda HC
NHL Draft 57th overall, 2016
Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career 2014–present

Playing career

Grundström made his Swedish Hockey League debut playing with Modo Hockey during the 2014–15 SHL season.[1] Following Modo's relegation to the HockeyAllsvenskan at the conclusion of the 2015–16 season, Grundström remained in the SHL, signing a two-year contract with Frölunda HC on April 13, 2016.[2] During the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, he was selected in the second round (57th overall]] by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

In the 2016–17 season, Grundström recorded a career best 14 goals and 20 points in 45 games with Frölunda. On April 28, 2017, Grundström left Frölunda mid-contract, using his NHL exit clause in agreeing to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Maple Leafs.[3]

After attending the Maple Leafs training camp for the 2017–18 season, Grundström was reassigned to continue his development on loan in Sweden with Frölunda HC on October 2, 2017.[4] He placed second on the club with 17 goals and finished with 24 points in 35 games. For the second consecutive season he was reassigned to join the Maple Leafs' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, Toronto Marlies, in the post-season. He helped the Marlies to claim their first Calder Cup, posting 8 goals and 14 points in 20 playoff games, leading all AHL rookies in playoff scoring.

Grundström returned to the Marlies for the 2018–19 season. He recorded 29 points in 42 games for the club. On January 28, 2019, Grundström (alongside Sean Durzi and a 2019 first-round pick) was traded to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for Jake Muzzin.[5] He was initially assigned to their American League affiliate, the Ontario Reign, but was recalled by the Kings on 9 March.[6] He made his debut that night, and scored his first career NHL goal in a 4–2 loss to the Arizona Coyotes.[7]

On 1 September 2020, the Kings signed Grundström to a two-year contract extension.[8] With the COVID-19 pandemic delaying the North American season, Grundström remained in Sweden and was loaned to Swedish second tier Allsvenskan club, IF Björklöven, on 5 September 2020, until the commencement of the Kings training camp.[9]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2013–14 Modo Hockey J20 3164106 10000
2014–15 Modo Hockey J20 2721153653 44262
2014–15 Modo Hockey SHL 242358 —————
2015–16 Modo Hockey J20 10000 —————
2015–16 Modo Hockey SHL 49791653 —————
2016–17 Frölunda HC SHL 45146206 141124
2016–17 Toronto Marlies AHL ————— 63142
2017–18 Frölunda HC SHL 35177248 62022
2017–18 Toronto Marlies AHL 21230 20861414
2018–19 Toronto Marlies AHL 4213162926 —————
2018–19 Ontario Reign AHL 1337106 —————
2018–19 Los Angeles Kings NHL 155166 —————
2019–20 Ontario Reign AHL 4012162836 —————
2019–20 Los Angeles Kings NHL 130448 —————
2020–21 IF Björklöven Allsv 18581326 —————
SHL totals 153 40 25 65 75 20 3 1 4 6
NHL totals 28 5 5 10 14 — — — — —

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2014 Sweden U17 6th 5 0 1 1 4
2014 Sweden IH18 4th 5 0 2 2 2
2015 Sweden WJC18 8th 5 3 2 5 10
2016 Sweden WJC 4th 7 1 0 1 6
2017 Sweden WJC 4th 7 3 4 7 12
Junior totals 29 7 9 16 34

Awards and honors
Awards Year
AHL
Calder Cup (Toronto Marlies) 2018 [10]

References
  1. "Forsberg's tribute to the talented Grundstrom". expressen.se (in Swedish). 30 December 2014. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
  2. "Grundstrom to Frolunda" (in Swedish). Frölunda HC. 13 April 2016. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  3. "Leafs sign F Grundstrom to ELC contract". The Sports Network. 28 April 2017. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
  4. "Maple Leafs reduce roster". Toronto Maple Leafs. 2 October 2017. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  5. "LA Kings acquire 2019 first-round pick, two prospects for Jake Muzzin". Los Angeles Kings. 28 January 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  6. "#LAKings officially recall Carl Grundstrom from AHL-Ontario. Expected to make NHL debut tonight in Arizona. Opening at yesterday's practice was on a line with Kempe, Toffoli". Twitter. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  7. Zupke, Curtis. "Kings' Carl Grundstrom scores his first career NHL goal in 4-2 loss to Coyotes". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  8. "LA KINGS SIGN CARL GRUNDSTROM TO A TWO-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION". Ontario Reign. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  9. "LA Kings loan Grundstrom to IF Björklöven of Sweden". Los Angeles Kings. 5 September 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  10. "Marlies bring a hockey championship to Toronto, win Calder Cup". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 15 June 2018. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
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