Karl Henriksson Explained

Karl Henriksson
Birth Date:5 February 2001
Birth Place:Malmö, Sweden
Height Ft:5
Height In:9
Weight Lb:174
Position:Centre
Shoots:Left
League:SHL
Team:Växjö Lakers
Former Teams:Frölunda HC
Draft:58th overall
Draft Year:2019
Draft Team:New York Rangers
Career Start:2019

Karl Henriksson (born 5 February 2001) is a Swedish ice hockey centre for the Vaxjo Lakers of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He was selected in the second round, 58th overall pick, of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Rangers.

Playing career

In the 2018–19 season Henriksson led Frölunda HC J20 in scoring with 49 points on 13 goals and 36 assists.[1] He also played in two games for Frölunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League in 2018–19 without picking up a point.[2] In the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, Henriksson was selected with the 58th overall pick by the New York Rangers.[3] On 26 March 2020, he signed a two-year contract extension with Frölunda HC.[4] During the 2020–21 season, he recorded one goal and seven assists in 44 games with Frölunda HC during the regular season, and appeared in four playoff games with the team. On 21 April 2021, Henriksson signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the New York Rangers.[5] [6]

According to Frölunda director of player development Mikael Ström, Henriksson "always makes other guys better. Everyone wants to play with Karl because they know, of course, he's a really good stick-handler and he can score. But he also works hard every shift and he has a smartness on the ice. He sees other guys – and I think he sees other guys one step before anyone else can see them."[7]

After two seasons with the Rangers' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack, Henriksson signed a three-year contract with the Växjö Lakers on 13 June 2024.[8] [9]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular seasonPlayoffs
SeasonTeamLeagueGPPIMGP G A Pts PIM
2016–17Karlskrona HKJ2010 0 0 0 2
2017–18Frölunda HCJ205 0 0 0 0
2018–19Frölunda HCJ2045 13 36 49 266 2 7 9 4
2018–19Frölunda HCSHL2 0 0 0 0
2019–20Frölunda HCJ2027 6 35 41 8
2019–20Frölunda HCSHL8 0 1 1 0
2019–20Södertälje SKAllsv15 0 1 1 10
2020–21Frölunda HCSHL44 1 6 7 184 0 0 0 0
2021–22Frölunda HCSHL40 3 6 9 89 2 1 3 0
2022–23Hartford Wolf PackAHL70 7 10 17 208 0 0 0 4
2023–24Hartford Wolf PackAHL64 11 12 23 12
SHL totals94 4 13 17 2613 2 1 3 0

International

YearTeamEventResultGP G A Pts PIM
2019SwedenU187 3 6 9 2
2020SwedenWJC7 1 2 3 2
Junior totals14 4 8 12 4

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Frölunda HC J20. 2019-06-22. Elite Prospects.
  2. Web site: Karl Henriksson. 2019-06-22. Elite Prospects.
  3. Web site: Goldman . Shayna . 2019 NHL Draft: New York Rangers Select Karl Henriksson 58th Overall . Blueshirt Banter . 21 April 2021 . 22 June 2019.
  4. Web site: Karl för sitt kontrakt . frolundaindians.com . 21 April 2021 . sv-SE . 26 March 2020.
  5. Web site: Rangers Agree to Terms with Forward Karl Henriksson . NHL.com . 21 April 2021 . 21 April 2021.
  6. Web site: Talangen klar för New York Rangers. Expressen. 2022-09-30. Jusufi, Leotrim. 21 April 2021.
  7. Web site: Analyzing the top 10 prospects for the NY Rangers: No. 9 Karl Henriksson. Lohud.com. 2022-09-30. 6 May 2020. Mercogliano, Vincent Z..
  8. Web site: Toresson . Carolina . Välkommen till Växjö Lakers Karl Henriksson . vaxjolakers.se . 14 June 2024 . sv-SE . 13 June 2024.
  9. Web site: Rangers’ offseason will have new approach after Chris Drury’s one-year deal bonanza. Walker, Mollie. 2024-06-21. 20 June 2024. New York Post.