Carl Grundström (born 1 December 1997) is a Swedish professional

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forward for the

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of the

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(NHL). Grundström was selected in the second round, 57th overall, by the

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in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Grundström made his

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debut playing with

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during the

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. Following Modo's relegation to the

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at the conclusion of the 2015–16 season, Grundström remained in the SHL, signing a two-year contract with

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on 16 April 2016. During the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, he was selected in the second round (57th overall by the

. In the 2016–17 SHL season, 2016–17 season, Grundström recorded a career best 14 goals and 20 points in 45 games with Frölunda. On 28 April 2017, Grundström left Frölunda mid-contract, using his NHL exit clause in agreeing to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Maple Leafs. 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 2 October 2017. 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'

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(AHL) affiliate,

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, in the post-season. He helped the Marlies to claim their first

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, 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 28 January 2019, Grundström (alongside Sean Durzi and a

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first-round pick) was traded to the

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in exchange for

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. He was initially assigned to their American League affiliate, the

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, but was recalled by the Kings on 9 March. He made his debut that night, and scored his first career NHL goal in a 4–2 loss to the

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. On 1 September 2020, the Kings signed Grundström to a two-year contract extension. With the

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delaying the North American season, Grundström remained in Sweden and was loaned to Swedish second tier Allsvenskan club,

IF Björklöven IF Björklöven (often simply referred to as Löven) is a Swedish professional ice hockey club in Umeå, Västerbotten, in northern Sweden. The club is currently playing in the second-tier league HockeyAllsvenskan as of the 2024-25 season, but h ...

, on 5 September 2020, until the commencement of the Kings training camp. After six seasons in the Kings organization, Grundström was traded to the

on 27 June 2024, in exchange for Kyle Burroughs. A week later, he signed a two-year contract with the Sharks.

International play

Grundström represented

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at the 2024 IIHF World Championship and won a bronze medal.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honors

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Grundstrom, Carl 1997 births IF Björklöven players Frölunda HC players Living people Los Angeles Kings players Modo Hockey players Ontario Reign (AHL) players San Jose Sharks players Swedish ice hockey right wingers Toronto Maple Leafs draft picks Toronto Marlies players Ice hockey people from Umeå