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- Name: Dennis Persson
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 187 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-06-02
- Eligible for Draft: 2006
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Nykoping, Sweden
- Acquired: 1st round (24th overall), 2006
- Playing In: Pro
Dennis Persson
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2005-06: Dennis Persson has come off a season playing both men's and junior's hockey with Västerås. He scored impressive 26 points in 28 games in the juniors and added two assists in 19 games in the Swedish second tier league. During the U18 WJC Persson was the most consistent Swedish defenseman, scoring a goal and 5 assists in 6 games.
2007-08: Persson split time between several different Swedish clubs during the 07-08 season. He played in four games with Djurgården J20 (SuperElit), but was held pointless in his brief time with the club. In 21 games with Djurgården (Elitserien) he had one assist, and in 21 games with Nyjöping (Allsvenskan) he had four points (1+3). He also appeared in three games with Nyköping J20 (J20 Elit), recording two assists. Perrson played in four games with Team Sweden U20, but was held scoreless.
Talent Analysis
When he was drafted in the first round two years ago, Persson was billed as a smooth skating, offensive defenseman. He has suffered from a great deal of inconsistency and has not improved with the competition. While his natural ability has not disappeared, he has not lived up to his draft day reputation as a smart, playmaking defenseman.
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Profile Last Updated: November, 19th 2009
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