Tobias Björnfot (born 6 April 2001) is a

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professional

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for the

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of the

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(NHL). He was drafted 22nd overall by the Kings in the first round of the

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Playing career

During the 2018–19 season, Björnfot made his SHL and professional debut with

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on October 20, 2018. On 21 June 2019, Björnfot was the second player to be selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the

, taken in the first round with the 22nd overall pick, which the Kings acquired from the

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in a trade that sent

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to Toronto. On July 14, 2019, Björnfot was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Kings. On 8 August 2020, approaching the second year of his entry-level contract the Los Angeles Kings loaned Björnfot to his Swedish club, Djurgårdens IF to continue his development before the commencement of the delayed North American

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season due to the

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Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

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* 2001 births Living people Djurgårdens IF Hockey players Los Angeles Kings draft picks Los Angeles Kings players National Hockey League first-round draft picks Ontario Reign (AHL) players People from Upplands Väsby Municipality Swedish ice hockey defencemen Sportspeople from Stockholm County {{Sweden-icehockey-defenceman-stub