Dennis Persson

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Dennis Persson
Born (1988-06-02) June 2, 1988 (age 36)
Nyköping, Sweden
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Djurgårdens IF
Timrå IK
Portland Pirates
Rochester Americans
Brynäs IF
Modo Hockey
NHL draft 24th overall, 2006
Buffalo Sabres
Playing career 20052016

Karl Dennis Persson (born June 2, 1988) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey defenceman. He most notably played in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

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Playing career

Persson was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round, 24th overall, in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. After two seasons in the then Elitserien with Djurgårdens IF he was signed to a three-year entry-level deal with the Buffalo Sabres on June 3, 2008. He was then loaned to fellow Elitserien club, Timrå IK for the following 2008–09 season, before joining the Sabres American Hockey League affiliate, the Portland Pirates at the conclusion of the Swedish year.

Over the course of his contract with the Sabres, Persson was assigned directly to the AHL in each of his three years. [1] He was an emergency recall for the Sabres during their 2011 playoff series against the Philadelphia Flyers; however, he did not play in a game. [2]

Persson returned to his native Sweden after the Sabres declined to extend his contract, signing with Brynäs IF for two seasons before moving to his fourth SHL club, Modo Hockey on an optional two-year deal on May 5, 2014. [3]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

   Regular season   Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2004–05 Västerås IK Ungdom J18 Allsv3011240110
2004–05Västerås IK Ungdom J20 2733624
2005–06VIK Västerås HKJ202811152622
2005–06 VIK Västerås HK Allsv 190226
2006–07 Djurgårdens IF J2011134852352
2006–07 Djurgårdens IF SEL 90002
2006–07 Almtuna IS Allsv30002
2006–07 Nyköpings Hockey Allsv2944838
2007–08Djurgårdens IFJ20400010
2007–08 Djurgårdens IFSEL210116
2007–08Nyköpings Hockey SWE.2 U20 3022
2007–08 Nyköpings HockeyAllsv2113414
2008–09 Timrå IK J2010000
2008–09 Timrå IKSEL461562470000
2008–09 Portland Pirates AHL 8022630000
2009–10 Portland PiratesAHL6016716
2010–11 Portland PiratesAHL644131718110440
2011–12 Rochester Americans AHL3934710
2012–13 Brynäs IF SEL16134630004
2013–14 Brynäs IFSHL341231050112
2014–15 Modo Hockey SHL4805518
2015–16 Modo HockeySHL212244
2015–16 IF Björklöven Allsv100116
Allsv totals825101566
SHL totals1955182370150116
AHL totals1718253350140440

International

YearTeamEventResult GPGAPtsPIM
2006 Sweden WJC18 6th61568
Junior totals61568

References

  1. "Rochester Amerks regain T.J. Brennan and David Leggio". Democrat and Chronicle. February 23, 2012. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
  2. "Dennis Persson Emergency Call Up". Sabres Hockey Central. April 16, 2011. Archived from the original on November 24, 2011. Retrieved January 31, 2015.
  3. "Dennis Persson ready for Modo Hockey" (in Swedish). Modo Hockey. May 5, 2014. Retrieved May 5, 2014.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Buffalo Sabres first round draft pick
2006
Succeeded by