His chemistry with Ivan Barbashev and Alexander Steen was essential to the teams success in the 2018-19 season after their slow start. According to an official announcement made by the Blues organization on Saturday evening, veteran forward Oskar Sundqvist has suffered a season ending injury.The Blues revealed in their press release that Sundqvist has suffered a torn ACL, which means that there is effectively no hope of him returning at any point during the playoffs as well. The 28-year-old Sundqvist played on the Blues' Stanley Cup-winning team in 2019. But his puck-moving ability and playoff experience with the Stars likely piqued contenders' interest as the trade deadline neared. Oskar Sundqvist NHL trade history. During a game in December, Sundqvist took a puck to the wrist and was forced to leave a game early. Subscribe with this special offer to keep reading, (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Oskar Sundqvist was born on 23 March 1994 in Boden. Then he becomes the symbol of blue collar work ethic. View his Superstar Abilities along with his Puck Skills, Defense, Senses, Skating, Shooting, Physical Attributes and more. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. Words cannot describe how great full I am for everything @StLouisBlues , the city of St.Louis and most importantly the people in STL! He had 15 points in 41 games while playing much less time than he had over the previous three seasons. But hes spent most of this season playing for Grand Rapids in the American Hockey League and according to Armstrong is ticketed for the Blues AHL affiliate in Springfield, Mass. Additionally, the company noted that it had sent free steering wheel locks to police departments that have asked for them. The Blues loved Sundqvist as a player and person, so it has to be hard to move on, but they are doing so and wish him the best of luck. The five-year veteran was handed a two-minute minor penalty for charging Gibson and an additional penalty for roughing Nicolas Deslauriers in the ensuing pileup. Photo by Laurie Skrivan,. Spin: Sundqvist has seven goals and 21 points in 52 games this season, including two goals and five assists on the power play. Walman added, I was in a little bit of a shock. The St. Louis Blues are fighting for their lives in the Western Conference, and losses in four straight games make it more challenging. This time of year, experience weighs heavily in the mind of Blues general manager Doug Armstrong. Detroit Forward Oskar Sundqvist and defenseman Jake Walman, both of whom the Red Wings acquired Monday in a trade with the St. Louis Blues, were on the ice for amorning practice before Tuesday nights game with the Philadelphia Flyers at Little Caesars Arena. But the native of Gothenburg, Sweden, has a much larger body of work on his rsum. The main issue that led to such a hefty suspension seems to be the frequency with which Wilsonhas been suspended in the past year. But it seemed clear that Mikkola had moved ahead of him in the Blues defenseman rotation. Sundqvist, 25, hit Gibson in the head during a play behind the net halfway through St. Louis' 4-1 loss to the Ducks on Saturday. And in 2017-18 with Dallas, he averaged 24:04. Through the All-Star break this season, he held a career time-on-ice average of 22:49. Dave Orrick FORUMS. This will give them the opportunity to make a contract like Jeff Petry or Mark Giordanos work. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. By nationality, he is Sweden and currently, his food habit is non-vegetarian. Sundqvist (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Rangers, Max Bultman of The Athletic reports. The latest STL Blues hockey news, NHL headlines, scores, standings and rosters. That season, Sundqvist had 16 points (six goals, 10 assists) in 51 regular-season games and six points (four goals, two assists) in 13 playoff games. [46] In spite of his hot start, by 2 January 2019, the Blues were in last place around the entire league, which resulted in a coaching and goaltender change. FR. Oskar Sundqvist was born on March 23, 1994. Born in Boden, Sweden, Sundqvist played within the Skellefte organization at both their club youth and professional levels. Wilson was suspended in the 2017 preseason, for the first four games of the 2017-18 regular season and three games in the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs. But it was nice to land here, settle in, and meet everyone this morning. Sundqvist has been assessed supplemental discipline by NHL player safety before he was suspended for one game during the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals for a hit from behind on Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk. This year, he has six power-play points through 50 games on what is the worst power-play unit in the league, with a 15.6% success rate. … Its a big opportunity for some extra shifts.. The Blues have seen Kostin play 46 games over the last three seasons, 40 of those have been this season. Jim Thomas covers Blues hockey for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Leddy, 31, has been in121 playoff games. [3] Sundqvist recorded 22 goals and 54 points in 41 games with the Skellefte's Junior team before being drafted in the third round, 81st overall, by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Sundqvist is still only 28 years old and can be an impactful player on any team. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. Now I came here and haven't played any games, so I feel a big difference. The future could be bright for him. 10 power play in the NHL with a 22.9% success rate. The 6-foot-3 Sundqvist, 28, had seven goals and 21 points for Detroit this season and won a Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues in 2018. Sundqvist said his knees have been fine this season, after tearing an ACL last year and also having double hip surgery last summer. He has found chemistry with Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov and he has the skill to provide offense as well (14 goals, 21 assists last season). Search instead in Creative? 8 for Walman, No. He was a fantastic player for multiple seasons, and that should always be remembered by the team and fans. I'm all ready to go and feeling 100 percent. The Red Wings had a scout at the Blues March 13 home game against Winnipeg, which seemed conspicuous since Detroit was done playing St. Louis for the year. Currently, He is living in Boden, and working as Athlete. Defenseman Nick Leddy has been traded from the Detroit Red Wings to the Blues. [35] He concluded his AHL season with a career-high 20 goals and 46 points despite spending parts of the season in the NHL. We were able to keep our first-round pick and get a good prospect in (Jake) Neighbours, a player we think should be pushing very hard for our team next year. Toggle Dark Mode. His contract will be up after the 2022-23 season, so he will likely play the rest of this season and next in Detroit. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Im baffled., Suspect charged in fatal shooting in downtown St. Louis, Former Sweetie Pies TV star Tim Norman gets two life sentences in nephews death, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol slams ump C.B. Contending teams need a player like Sundqvist and hes been a part of two Cup-winning teams for a reason. Oskar Sundqvist (born 23 March 1994) is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). LOCALE. 2021-22 totals (GP-G-A-P): 18 - 4-4-8 With Red Wings. The Blues will also miss him on the penalty kill; outside of Ryan OReilly, he was one of their most important penalty-killing forwards. Oskar is a real good hockey player, a hockey player meaning he has good hockey sense, Blashill said. He had five points (one goal, four assists) in 42 games with the Blues in 2017-18. All the latest stats, news, highlights and more about Oskar Sundqvist on TSN Armstrong said the Blues would take a wait-and-see approach before deciding whether to explore a new contract. Minnesota, which began the day three points behind Central Division-leading Dallas, also acquired center Oskar Sundqvist for a fourth-round pick sent to Detroit. Oskar Sundqvist signed a 4 year / $11,000,000 contract with the St Louis Blues, including $11,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $2,750,000. Neighbours was the Blues first-round pick in 2020; Bolduc was their first-rounder in 2021. A Minneapolis police spokesman said more than 250 such locks had been picked up by owners of vulnerable vehicles. By Edmonton Oilers: We worried the Oilers were going to sit by and do nothing, but they traded a 2023 first-round pick for Mattias Ekholm. The letter described recent offerings by the companies to upgrade software as a "step in the right direction" but says "there needs to be a more robust and timely improvement plan for all vehicles.". The bottom line is that Sundqvist is a winning player, and with Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman trying to build a winning culture, keeping him around would be wise. He has seven goals and 20 points in 54 contests in 2021-22. Sundqvist had four goals, 11 assists and 15 points for the Blues this season. By freeing up the money that belongs to Sundqvist, the Blues have an additional $2 million to play with over the next few weeks. [15] He returned to Skellefte where he helped them win the 2014 Swedish Championship by recording six points in 13 playoff games. [64], Sundqvist is cousin with television presenter and reporter Jessica Almens who represented Sweden in Miss World 1998. Whether thats a result of playing for a bad team, or bad play on his part or both is uncertain. Red Wings defenseman Marc Staal is scheduled to be honored prior to Tuesday nights game for playing in his 1,000th NHL game in Calgary during the last road trip. There was a problem saving your notification. Eastern Conference teams were particularly pointed about doing that, and for good reason. Kia says that's not necessary because it's offering free equipment and software upgrades to owners that can solve the problem. [54], On 21 July 2019, Sundqvist signed a four-year, $11 million contract extension with the Blues instead of opting for free agency. his hit to the head of Oskar Sundqvist delivered in Sundays preseason finale, Wilsons teammates were quick to defend him after the game Sunday, Hard to know how to feel as Caps defend title. [45] His stint in the AHL was shortlived and he spent the majority of the 201718 season with the Blues, appearing in 42 games altogether. [61] He also suffered a shoulder/AC joint injury during the Blues' final regular season game against the Anaheim Ducks, but used the NHL's pause in play as a time to recover. He didnt play in enough games or dress for the Penguins in the 2017 Stanley Cup Finals, and so didnt qualify to have his name on the Cup. Itd be interesting to ask (coach) Barry Trotz if the Islanders miss him. The Staals raised their sons in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, on a 600-acre sod farm that featured a homemade hockey rink. He was consistently involved in team social media content, especially while recovering from his torn ACL. [36] He spent the majority of the season in the AHL, earning his first recall on March 10 after 53 games. Anaheim has the third-fewest points in the NHL and is two points away from the Columbus Blue Jacketsfor the fewest points in the league. He was a third-round pick by the Penguins in the 2012 Draft and he always had some upside as a power forward with some skill. [1] During their playoff run, coach Craig Berube praised Sundqvist by calling him a "good player and penalty killer" and saying he "does a lot of good things for us on both sides of the puck." The Wild, however, have the No. He was traded to St. Louis from the Penguins in 2017 in a deal that sent current Wild winger Ryan Reaves to. The Minnesota Wild, wild.com, "The State of Hockey" and State of Hockey flag image are trademarks of Minnesota Sports & Entertainment. Not to mention James Neal, who could be waiting in Springfield for a redemption tour in the NHL. Oskar age is 27 years as of in 2021 and his birthplace is Boden. He will not be able to play for the Capitals until Nov. 21 when Washington hosts the Chicago Blackhawks. The 28-year-old Sundqvist played on the Blues' Stanley Cup-winning team in 2019. The expectation was that Klingberg could help the Ducks continue the progress they made last season, when they finished 31-37-14 and at one point appeared in contention for a wild-card spot. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. [22], During the offseason, Sundqvist chose to remain in North America rather than return home to train. Sundqvist had 46 points (20 goals, 26 assists) in 63 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2016-17, but was scoreless in 10 games for the Penguins, who traded him to the St. Louis Blues on June 23, 2017. Bonino, a two-time Stanley Cup champion with Pittsburgh in 2016 and '17, is returning for his second tour of duty with the Penguins. However, with the Blues current cap situation, anything helps ahead of the trade deadline. Wilsons teammates were quick to defend him after the game Sunday. During the 2018-19 regular season, Sundqvist tied with Barbashev for fifth on the Blues with 14 goals in 74 . Sundqvist suffered the injury with 1:07 left in the first period of Friday's 2-1. More relevant here is that many vehicles made before 2021 from both companies share the same vulnerability: a lack of anti-theft engine immobilizers that allow some to be essentially hot-wired with any USB plug. The 28-year-old has also gone plus-3 in that span. Oskar Sundqvist NHL trade history. The onus is on Wilson to adjust to the leagues standards as is evident by the 20-game term of the suspension. [46], Following his career-best season, Sundqvist and the Blues agreed to another one-year contract worth $700,000, instead of opting for free agency. "[12] Upon returning to his home country for the season, Sundqvist was selected to compete with Sweden men's national junior ice hockey team at the 2014 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. When was Oskar Sundqvist born? pic.twitter.com/exjomHR3LB. [48] Sundqvist was immediately placed on the team's injured reserve to recover but returned to the lineup on 25 October after missing eight games. It's going to be pretty lonely for Larkin, Mo Seider, Lucas Raymond and the rest of Detroit's core. Traded to St. Louis by Pittsburgh with Pittsburgh's 1st round pick (Klim Kostin) in 2017 NHL Draft for Ryan Reaves and St. Louis' 2nd round pick (Zachary Lauzon) in 2017 NHL Draft, June 23, 2017. This season, he had one goal and 15 assists in 55 games for Detroit, but was a whopping minus-33 in goal differential. Im intrigued by Jake,Blashill said. And that doesnt even factor in cap considerations. When Sundqvist is healthy and playing well, his presence on the team is unmatched, and its why the Blues protected him in last summers expansion draft. Copyright 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. Putting Mikkola in that group might be a stretch, but Armstrong added: Mikkolas played deep into the World Championships and won it (with Finland), so hes an experienced player internationally, getting more experience every day.. This was one of general manager Doug Armstrongs best trades in his illustrious tenure with the Blues. [13] He scored the game winning goal in the third period against Russia to help send Sweden to the gold medal round against Finland,[14] although they ended the tournament with a silver medal. [16] After attending the Penguins training camp, he was returned to Skellefte AIK on 7 October 2014 for the 201415 season. "A 50 percent increase, I would call that concerning. He has three goals and three assists this season. The Wild are three points behind the Dallas Stars for the Central Division lead and the best record in the Western Conference. The Ducks entered Friday as one of the teams in the running to win the NHL draft lottery and the right to take presumed No. Blashill noted an inability for his team to get to the net in some recent games, and said Sundqvist will help in that regard. Now we have seven experienced players (on defense)., The other six would be Colton Parayko, Justin Faulk, Torey Krug, Robert Bortuzzo, Marco Scandella and Nikko Mikkola. Trades can be filtered on players, teams, dates, and events. Now a new chapter begins with the @DetroitRedWings and Im very excited to get started!! Several major cities, including Seattle and Cleveland, have sued or are publicly considering it. With Lindholm, Chiarot and Giordano off the board, Leddy heads into Monday as the top rental defenseman available, wrote Frank Seravalli for the Daily Faceoff. [4] The Penguins were originally skeptical of Sundqvist due to his size and lack of visibility due to his location, but conceded after encouragement from European scout Tommy Westlund. ago] Height 6.03 -- Weight 208 Pittsburgh Penguins - round 3 #81 overall 2012 NHL Entry Draft Embed Oskar Sundqvist stats! Unless Sundqvist can heal to the degree he needs to be more effective, the Blues should consider shutting him down and allowing him to get fully healthy. As part of the deal, Detroit will retain one-half of Leddys $5.5 million salary-cap count for this season. He has tons of playoff experience, including a Stanley Cup championship with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2012-13, four conference finals including the last two with the New York Islanders and 121 career playoff games. Prior to the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals against the Boston Bruins, Sundqvist averaged 15:55 minutes of ice time and recorded nine points in 21 post season games. (Zachary) Bolduc seems to be a very good young player. Keep in mind, that came after defensemen Hampus Lindholm (to Boston), Ben Chiarot (to Florida) and Mark Giordano (to Toronto) already had been traded. The latest stats, facts, news and notes on Oskar Sundqvist of the Detroit Red Wings Sundqvist arrived at the NHL trade deadline with a meatier. While Detroit re-signed Dylan Larkin this week, they traded defenseman Filip Hronek and forwards Jakub Vrana, Tyler Bertuzzi and Oskar Sundqvist for picks, including two conditional first-rounders . The rule clarifies that goalkeepers are not "fair game" to check when they are outside their goal crease. And in the 2019-20 campaign interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Klingberg had 10 goals and 45 points in the regular season before helping lead Dallas to the Stanley Cup Final in the postseason bubble in Edmonton, Alberta. [31] Sundqvist appeared in 18 games for the team during the regular season, as well as two postseason games,[1] as the Penguins went on to win the Stanley Cup, defeating the San Jose Sharks in six games. 23:22 Detroit Forward Oskar Sundqvist and defenseman Jake Walman, both of whom the Red Wings acquired Monday in a trade with the St. Louis Blues, were on the ice for a morning practice before. The Blues fanbase loves Sundqvist and hopes that he is successful in his future, even if that is with the old rival Red Wings. Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said he wasnt sure yet who Walman (6-foot-2, 215 pounds) would be paired with on the blue line, or who Sundqvist (6-3, 208) would become linemates with or even whether hed play center or forward. In 2022-23, Sundqvist will earn a base salary of $3,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $2,750,000. Leddy has averaged 20 minutes 37 seconds of ice time over 831 career regular-season games, indicative of top-four status. On 17 November, Sundqvist was fined $7,392.47 for charging Anaheim Ducks player John Gibson during a 41 loss. Related: Blues Add to Blue Line with Nick Leddy Deal. On this episode the boys are joined by Stanley Cup Champion Oskar Sundqvist. As of Thursday, there didn't seem to be any prominent mention of the vehicles' theft problems on its website. Contract Status: Signed through 2022-23 at $2.75M AAV. MINNESOTA Acquired G Marc-Andre Fleury from Chicago for a conditional 2022 second-round draft pick. Updated: Mar 3, 2023 / 08:50 PM CST. Who they start the game with might not be the way they finish the game.. wild.com is the official Web site of the Minnesota Wild Hockey Club. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports. [33], After attending the Penguins training camp prior to the 201617 season, Sundqvist was again re-assigned to the AHL. OTTAWA Acquired G Michael McNiven from Calgary for future considerations. His numbers upon his return this season for the Blues were not bad, but he didnt even look like himself on the ice. He's got good hands close to the net and he can finish. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Clovis PD investigating woman's death, asking public to avoid area. That certainly would not be the case today. After boarding the Blues ' chartered plane on March 21 for a two-hour flight from St. Louis to Washington, D.C., Oskar Sundqvist took off his gray suit, opting to travel in a more comfortable. He had two points in his first game as a Red Wing, including an empty-net goal, so he may fit right in there. If he hits the open market after the 2022-23 season, he will have a lot of teams calling. pic.twitter.com/exjomHR3LB St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) June 24, 2017, #stlblues have acquired Oskar Sundqvist & the 31st overall pick in 2017 from @penguins in exchange for Ryan Reaves & the 51st overall pick. It makes you feel a lot better.. Washington has been hot lately, but has played better on the road than at home. You guys have been amazing from day 1!! We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. The problem of Kia and Hyundai thefts exploded across the U.S. last year after details about the vulnerability of vehicles that use a traditional metal ignition key were spread across social media, especially TikTok, where teens were baited to answer the call of the "Kia challenge.". Oskar Sundqvist's 2020-21 season ended in the worst way possible: with a torn ACL sustained in a game against the San Jose Sharks on Mar. Oskar Sundqvist NHL 23 Rating | NHL Ratings View the NHL 23 Rating of Oskar Sundqvist. The question to ask Craig Berube and the Blues is, how much will you miss Sundqvist in the lineup over the next two months. When a player is suspended, both he and his cap hit remain on the books for the team, making it all the more difficult for teams to replace that player. ARIZONA Acquired D Jack McBain from Minnesota for a 2022 second-round draft pick. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. But Ellison, Carter, Frey and law enforcement officials said that isn't happening fast enough, and the thefts continue to rise, with Kias and Hyundais making up nearly 2 of every 5 vehicles stolen in Minneapolis last year. If you look at the last couple playoff years, his team has played into the semifinals. Witkowski, 31, and a native of Holland, Mich., has played in 132 NHL regular-season games with Tampa Bay and Detroit. 1,624 Oskar Sundqvist Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images CREATIVE EDITORIAL All Sports Entertainment News Archival Browse 1,624 oskar sundqvist stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. The NHL is telling Wilson to change the way he hits. [18] He played one game with the Penguins during their Calder Cup Playoff run. We were ready to take off to go to Washington when we got a phone call from (St. Louis general manager Doug) Armstrong saying wed been traded to Detroit, Sundqvist said of the Blues team flight Monday. $7,392.47is the maximum amount allowed by the NHL's collective bargaining agreement with the players' association. He played a key depth role on that championship team, picking up four goals and nine points in 25 playoff games while centering a line with @Ivan Barbashev and Alex Steen. Additionally, the price was high for Lindholm, Chiarot and Giordano: a first-round draft pick and two second-rounders were part of the Lindholm package; a first-rounder, fourth-rounder and a prospect went for Chiarot; and Giordano brought two seconds and a third. [59] He was activated off injured reserve on 16 February 2020, after missing eight games. Sundqvist scored a goal and an assist on one shot, helping the Red Wings to a 7-5 win over the Jets on Tuesday. Im going to watch a bit and decide what the best pair is and what the best line is. Sundqvist (6 feet 3, 208 pounds) projects to beef up the right wing or middle, and help kill penalties. Oskar Sundqvist, Jakub Vrana and Filip Hronek are also leaving the Motor City. Im very excited for this opportunity. … Theres a lot of history here, and Im excited to be a part of it. Last chance! Sunny, as he's called, was on the back to back cup winning penguins teams but did not play enough to get his name on the cup. [25] After attending the Penguins training camp, Sundqvist was shortly assigned to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins before being recalled to the NHL prior to the 201516 opening night. All Rights Reserved. Sundqvist, 25, hit Gibson . Acquired F Andrew Copp and 2023 sixth-round draft pick from Winnipeg for F Morgan Barron, a 2022 conditional second-round draft pick, 2022 conditional second-round draft pick and a 2023 fifth-round draft pick. Acquired D Anthony Bitetto from the Rangers for RW Nicholas Merkley. Its a dimension that will add to our group.. Blues acquire defenseman Leddy from Detroit, with Sundqvist going to Wings. He has just 15 points in 38 games this season, and there might be a cheaper replacement for that level of play in Springfield. Jan 7, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (26) flips over St. Louis Blues center Oskar Sundqvist (70) after a face off during the second period at Enterprise Center. He gives the coaches an option, Armstrong said. Nick brings experience, Armstrong said. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. This marks the fourth suspension of Wilsons career. NASHVILLE Acquired F Brayden Burke from Los Angeles for D Frederic Allard. Based on the severity of the suspension, an appeal seems likely. Upon moving to North America, Sundqvist spent three seasons within the Penguins organization, with whom he won the 2016 Stanley Cup. Oskar Sundqvist is 28 years old. He had 21 points (seven goals, 14 assists) for the Red Wings before he was traded to the Minnesota Wild for a fourth-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. The NHL on Thursday ruled that Sundqvist will be suspended for one game. He's a Penguin. Their heads were still spinning when they spoke to the media after practice, going from having received the news to donning their new red winged-wheel home jerseys (No. Sundqvist had played two games during the Penguins 2016 Cup run, so he brought some level of playoff experience to St. Louis. In Minneapolis, 2,340 Kia and Hyundai thefts were reported in 2022, an 836% increase over the previous year. Thursday's announcement by Ellison, Frey and Carter accompanies a letter they jointly sent to SeungKyu Yoon, president and CEO of Kia America; Jos Muoz, president and CEO of Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America. In nine NHL seasons, Klingberg reached double digits in goals four times. Oskar Sundqvist was born in Boden, Sweden.