William Lagesson

William Lagesson (born 22 February 1996) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL).[1] He was selected by the Oilers in the fourth round, 91st overall, in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

William Lagesson
Lagesson practicing with the Edmonton Oilers in 2015
Born (1996-02-22) 22 February 1996
Gothenburg, Sweden
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 207 lb (94 kg; 14 st 11 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Edmonton Oilers
Djurgårdens IF
NHL Draft 91st overall, 2014
Edmonton Oilers
Playing career 2017–present

Playing career

Lagesson played as a youth in his native Sweden within the Frölunda HC organization. Following his second season in the J20 SuperElit, Lagesson was drafted in his first year of eligibility by the Edmonton Oilers in the fourth-round, 91st overall, of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Opting to continue his development in North America, Lagesson was selected 11th overall in the 2014 USHL Entry Draft by the Dubuque Fighting Saints.

He played in the 2014–15 season with the Fighting Saints of the USHL, before committing to a collegiate career with the University of Massachusetts Amherst of the Hockey East.

Lagesson played two years with the struggling Minutemen program before leaving after his sophomore season and deciding to turn pro, in signing a three-year entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers on April 7, 2017.[2]

On May 8, 2017, it was announced by the Oilers that Lagesson would spend the 2017–18 season, returned to Sweden on loan with Djurgårdens IF of the SHL.[3] While with Djurgården, Lagesson made his professional debut in solidifying a regular role on the blueline. In 49 appearances, he contributed with 1 goal and 12 assists for 13 points in the regular season. He continued his steady play in the post-season with an assist in 11 games.

Returning to the Oilers over the summer, and after participating in the NHL training camp, Lagesson was assigned to begin the 2018–19 season with AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors, on September 20, 2018.[4]

As an impending restricted free agent with the Oilers and with the commencement 2020–21 North American indefinitely delayed, Lagesson signed a one-year contract in Sweden with second tier club, HC Vita Hästen of the HockeyAllsvenskan, on 23 September 2020.[5]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2012–13 Frölunda HC J20 6 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
2013–14 Frölunda HC J20 44 8 12 20 30 3 0 1 1 2
2014–15 Dubuque Fighting Saints USHL 52 2 14 16 79 8 1 1 2 4
2015–16 UMass-Amherst HE 27 2 5 7 26 — — — — —
2016–17 UMass Amherst HE 36 2 6 8 28 — — — — —
2017–18 Djurgårdens IF SHL 49 1 12 13 30 11 0 1 1 31
2018–19 Bakersfield Condors AHL 67 8 19 27 45 10 2 2 4 4
2019–20 Bakersfield Condors AHL 25 3 7 10 18 — — — — —
2019–20 Edmonton Oilers NHL 8 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2020–21 HC Vita Hästen Allsv 11 3 6 9 10 — — — — —
2020–21 Kristianstads IK Allsv 3 0 3 3 2 — — — — —
SHL totals 49 1 12 13 30 11 0 1 1 31
NHL totals 8 0 0 0 0 — — — — —

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2013 Sweden U17 6 0 1 1 12
2013 Sweden IH18 7th 4 1 1 2 2
2014 Sweden U18 4th 7 3 0 3 6
2015 Sweden WJC 4th 7 0 1 1 8
2016 Sweden WJC 4th 7 2 1 3 4
Junior totals 31 6 4 10 32

References
  1. "William Lagesson player profile". Elite Prospects. January 28, 2019. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
  2. "Oilers sign draft pick Lagesson to entry-level contract". Edmonton Oilers. 2017-04-07. Retrieved 2017-04-07.
  3. Edmonton Oilers (2017-05-08). "Oilers assign William Lagesson to Djurgardens for season". Twitter. Retrieved 2017-05-08.
  4. "Oilers announce roster cuts". Edmonton Oilers. 2018-09-20. Retrieved 2018-09-20.
  5. "William Lagesson ready for Vita Hasten" (in Swedish). HC Vita Hästen. 23 September 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
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