SUNRISE, Fla. – Florida Panthers General Manager Bill Zito announced today that defenseman Calle Sjalin has agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract commencing in the 2022-23 season.
“Calle is a skilled defenseman who possesses a powerful shot and exceptional playmaking ability,” said Zito. “He has developed into a top blueliner in the Swedish Hockey League and we are excited for him to continue to grow as an athlete in our system.”
Sjalin, 22, skated in 46 games with Leksands IF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) in 2021-22, producing a career-high six goals, 16 assists and 22 points (6-16-22). His six tallies led all Leksands defensemen.
The 6-foot-1, 179-pound native of Ostersund, Sweden has appeared in 107 career games (2019-20 to 2021-22) with Leksands IF, recording 29 points (7-22-29).
On the international stage, Sjalin represented Sweden at the 2017 IIHF U18 World Championship, earning a plus-four rating over six tournament games.
Sjalin was originally selected by the New York Rangers in the fifth round (145th overall) of the 2017 NHL Draft.
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