Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announced today, July 15, that the team has signed forward David Edstrom to a three-year, entry level contract.
Edstrom, 18, was the team's first-round selection (32nd overall) in the 2023 NHL Draft last month and recently participated in the team's Development Camp. A forward from Göteborg, Sweden, Edstrom played with Frölunda HC Nationell teams during the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons. Appearing in a combined 31 contests this past season, he posted 35 points (17G, 18A).
The forward helped Sweden earn a silver medal at the 2022-23 U-18 World Junior Championship. Appearing in all seven games, Edstrom recorded eight points and finished second in goals for his team with five. Competing in the 2022-23 Hlinka Gretzky Cup with Sweden, he earned a silver medal and finished tied for fourth in scoring with four points (1G, 3A) in five contests.
David Edstrom, Forward
Birthplace: Göteborg, Sweden
Height: 6-3
Weight: 187 lbs.
Age: 18
Shoots: Left
Notes:
-Spent the past two years with Frölunda HC
-Had 35 points (17G, 18A) in 31 games this past season
-Recorded 8 points (5G, 3A) in 7 games for Sweden in the U18 World Championship, earning a silver medal
-Also won a silver medal with Sweden in the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup
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