Karl Henriksson
Swedish centre drafted by New York Rangers in 2019.
Karl Henriksson is a Swedish ice hockey centre who plays for the Växjö Lakers of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He was selected by the New York Rangers in the second round, 58th overall, of the 2019 NHL entry draft.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 5 February 2001
- Birthplace
- Malmö, Sweden
- Position
- Centre
- Shoots
- Left
- League
- SHL
- Team
- Växjö Lakers
- Former teams
- Frölunda HC
- Draft
- 58th overall
Facts from the source article.
Playing career
In the 2018–19 season, Henriksson led Frölunda HC J20 in scoring with 49 points, comprising 13 goals and 36 assists, and appeared in two SHL games for Frölunda HC without recording a point. He was selected 58th overall by the New York Rangers in the 2019 NHL entry draft. On 26 March 2020, he signed a two-year contract extension with Frölunda HC. During the 2020–21 season, he posted one goal and seven assists in 44 regular-season games for Frölunda HC and played in four playoff contests. On 21 April 2021, Henriksson signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the New York Rangers. Mikael Ström, Frölunda's director of player development, stated that Henriksson elevates his teammates' performance, noting his stick-handling, scoring ability, work ethic, and on-ice intelligence. After two seasons with the Hartford Wolf Pack, the Rangers' AHL affiliate, Henriksson returned to Sweden and signed a three-year deal with the Växjö Lakers on June 13, 2024.
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