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Oskar Lindblom
Lindblom at the 2018 AHL All-Star Game
Born (1996-08-15) 15 August 1996 (age 28)
Gävle, Sweden
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 191 lb (87 kg; 13 st 9 lb)
Position Left Wing
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Philadelphia Flyers
Brynäs IF
National team  Sweden
NHL draft 138th overall, 2014
Philadelphia Flyers
Playing career 2014–present

Oskar Lindblom (born 15 August 1996) is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career

Lindblom's career began with Brynäs IF, where he played on the U16, U18 and U20 junior teams. Beginning with the 2014–15 season, his outstanding play earned him a spot on their professional team who compete in the Swedish Hockey League, the country's top division. Lindblom was selected by Lokomotiv Yaroslavl in the 5th round (163rd overall) of the 2013 KHL Junior Draft. He was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the fifth round (138th overall) of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

On 30 May 2017, Lindblom was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers.[1] He was then assigned to the Flyers American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. On 18 January 2018, Lindblom was selected to replace Phantoms teammate Danick Martel at the 2018 AHL All-Star game.[2] Lindblom was called up to the NHL for the first time on 19 February 2018,[3] and played his first career NHL game two days later against the Montreal Canadiens.[4] He recorded his first NHL point on 17 March against the Carolina Hurricanes.[5] The next day against the Washington Capitals, Lindblom scored his first career NHL goal in a 6-3 win.[6] Following the Flyers defeat in Round 1 of the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs, Lindblom was loaned to the Phantoms to play in their post-season.[7]

On 13 December 2019, Lindblom was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, a form of bone cancer. The diagnosis effectively ended his season.[8] On 2 July 2020, Lindblom completed his chemotherapy treatments.[9] Following his cancer battle, Lindblom was named as one of three finalists for the 2019–20 Masterton Trophy alongside Bobby Ryan and Stephen Johns.[10]

On 22 July 2020, the Flyers signed Lindblom to a three-year, $9 million contract extension.[11]

International play

Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Ice hockey
World U-17 Hockey Challenge
Gold medal – first place 2013 Drummondville and Victoriaville

Lindblom competed as a member of Team Sweden at the 2013 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, where he led Sweden to a Gold Medal as the tournament's leading scorer.[12]

On 9 May 2019, Lindblom was named to make his senior international debut with Sweden at the 2019 World Championships held in Bratislava, Slovakia.[13]

Personal life

Lindblom's older brother Marcus currently plays for Strömsbro IF of Hockeyettan.[14] Their younger brother Linus plays in the Brynäs IF system.[15]

On 13 December 2019, Lindblom was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, a form of bone cancer. The diagnosis effectively ended his season.[16] On 2 July 2020, Lindblom completed his chemotherapy treatments at Penn Medicine. [17]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2012–13 Brynäs IF J20 3 1 0 1 0 — — — — —
2013–14 Brynäs IF J20 43 13 20 33 28 7 6 1 7 6
2013–14 Brynäs IF SHL 4 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2014–15 Brynäs IF SHL 37 8 7 15 16 4 0 0 0 0
2015–16 Brynäs IF SHL 48 8 17 25 14 3 1 2 3 6
2015–16 Lehigh Valley Phantoms AHL 8 2 5 7 0 — — — — —
2016–17 Brynäs IF SHL 52 22 25 47 18 20 4 10 14 10
2017–18 Lehigh Valley Phantoms AHL 54 16 18 34 10 11 4 3 7 0
2017–18 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 23 2 4 6 8 4 0 0 0 0
2018–19 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 81 17 16 33 20 — — — — —
2019–20 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 30 11 7 18 4 — — — — —
SHL totals 141 38 49 87 48 30 6 13 19 16
NHL totals 134 30 27 57 32 4 0 0 0 0

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2013 Sweden U17 1st place, gold medalist(s) 6 8 5 13 0
2013 Sweden WJC18 5th 5 2 2 4 0
2014 Sweden WJC18 4th 7 3 3 6 2
2015 Sweden WJC 4th 7 4 5 9 0
2016 Sweden WJC 4th 7 3 3 6 0
2019 Sweden WC 5th 8 3 1 4 12
Junior totals 32 20 18 38 2
Senior totals 8 3 1 4 12

Awards and honours

Awards Year
U16 SM Most Valuable Player 2011–12 [18]
J18 Allsvenskan Best Forward 2012–13 [19]
World U-17 Hockey Challenge Gold Medal (with Team Sweden) 2013 [20]
World U-17 Hockey Challenge Scoring Leader 2013
World U-17 Hockey Challenge All-Star Team 2013 [21]

References

  1. ^ "Flyers sign forward Oskar Lindblom". Philadelphia Flyers. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
  2. ^ "F Oskar Lindblom Added to 2018 AHL All-Star Classic". phantomshockey.com. 18 January 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  3. ^ "OTF: Flyers recall Oskar Lindblom, loan Anthony Stolarz to Phantoms". NHL.com. Philadelphia Flyers. 19 February 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
  4. ^ Bracy, Aaron. "Voracek scores pair of late goals as Flyers rally past Canadiens in overtime". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
  5. ^ "Filppula scores go-ahead goal, Flyers beat Hurricanes 4-2". National Post. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  6. ^ Kimelman, Adam (18 March 2018). "Flyers defeat Capitals, gain in Metropolitan". NHL.com. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
  7. ^ "F Oskar Lindblom, D Travis Sanheim Returned to Lehigh Valley". phantomshockey.com. 23 April 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  8. ^ "Flyers' Lindblom out rest of the season with rare cancer". CBC Sports. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
  9. ^ Bengel, Chris. "Flyers' Oskar Lindblom rings bell to signal end of chemotherapy treatments". CBS Sports. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  10. ^ Satriano, David. "Masterton Trophy finalists announced". NHL.com.
  11. ^ "Flyers sign LW Oskar Lindblom to three-year contract extension". NHL.com. 22 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  12. ^ "3 Stars of the Day". Hockey Canada. 9 September 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
  13. ^ "Sweden announces roster for 2019 World Championships". swehockey.se (in Swedish). 9 May 2019. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  14. ^ "Marcus Lindblom". eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  15. ^ "Linus Lindblom at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  16. ^ "Flyers' Lindblom out rest of the season with rare cancer". CBC Sports. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
  17. ^ Bengel, Chris. "Flyers' Oskar Lindblom rings bell to signal end of chemotherapy treatments". CBS Sports. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  18. ^ "U16 SM Most Valuable Player". eliteprospects.com. 28 June 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
  19. ^ "J18 Allsvenskan Best Forward". eliteprospects.com. 28 June 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
  20. ^ "Sweden Wins Gold Medal at 2013 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge". Hockey Canada. 9 September 2013. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
  21. ^ "WHC U17 final results". Erie Otters. 2 October 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
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