Niklas Svedberg

Hometown:

Sollentuna Sweden

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Birthday: 1989-09-04	Position: G
Eligible for draft: 2007	Shoots: Left
Drafted:	Height: 6-2
Acquired: Free agent signing, 2012	Weight: 176 lbs.

Prospect Talent Score

7.0

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History

2008-09: Niklas Svedberg played in three games in Sweden's Elitserien for MODO after a single appearance for the club the previous season. He saw his most extensive action of the season with Huddinge in Allsvenskan (Sweden's second league) and also played for MODO's U20 team. In three late season games with MODO he was 0-3 with a 5.41 goals against and .828 save percentage. Svedberg played 23 games for Huddinge and had a 3.23 goals against and .898 save percentage. In 12 games with MODO's U20 team he had a 1.68 goals against and .941 save percentage. He played all five games in the U20 playoffs for MODO and was 3-2 with one shutout and had a 1.82 goals against and .934 save percentage.

2009-10: Svedberg established himself as an Elitserien league goalie in his second pro season – splitting the goaltending duties for MODO with veteran Czech goaltender and one-time Flyers' prospect Roman Malek. Appearing in 32 games for the ninth-placed club, Svedberg had 1 shutout and finished with a 2.59 goals against and .900 save percentage.

2010-11: Signed by Brynas in the off-season to compete for the starting job, Svedberg found himself in the backup role when the club signed San Jose Sharks' prospect Thomas Greiss. Svedberg appeared in 21 games as a backup to Greiss and finished with a team-best 2.28 goals against and .917 save percentage. Brynas reached the Elitserien playoffs after finishing seventh. Svedberg did not see any action in the playoff series against Farjestads with Greiss starting all five games. He also played two games on loan to AllSvenskan club Mora, posting a 2.50 goals against and .932 save percentage.

2011-12: Svedberg returned to Brynas for a second season. After splitting the goaltending duties with former NHL goalie Johan Holmqvist during the regular season, he emerged as a playoff hero for the Tigers, who captured the Elitserien championship. Svedberg had a 2.47 goals against and .912 save percentage in 29 regular season games as Brynas finished in fourth place. Holmqvist started the first three playoffs but Svedberg took over in Game 4 of the quarterfinal series with Frolunda. After finishing out that win, Svedberg started the next ten games - nine of them Brynas wins – and had three shutouts. Holmqvist started Game 5 of the Finals series against Skelleftea but Svedberg was back in net for the clincher, a 2-0 shutout win. In 13 playoff games he finished 11-1 with a 1.70 goals against and .947 save percentage. Svedberg signed a two-year entry-level contract with Boston in May 2012.

Talent Analysis

Svedberg is a tall, technically sound goaltender who absolutely dominated the Swedish Elite League playoffs, posing a gaudy .948 save percentage. The late bloomer bounced around quite a bit up until last season, playing in both the Elite League and on loan to Mora who plays in Sweden’s tier-two division. Last season however, Svedberg found his game, posting a .915 save percentage in 29 regular season games and then leading Brynas to the Elite League championship. Because of the relatively small sample size as a starter, it’s hard to know whether Svedberg projects as a starting goalie capable of playing 50+ games or as a backup goalie capable of giving you 30 strong efforts with ample rest and preparation between contests. The latter has clearly been the case with Providence other netminder, Michael Hutchinson. Coming to North America, and to a team in Providence that is in need of a starter should help Svedberg and the Bruins answer some of those questions.

News & Features

Dougie Hamilton remains top prospect for Boston Bruins

by Richard Murray

April 2nd, 2013

(left to right) Ryan Spooner, Dougie Hamilton, and Jared Knight - Boston Bruins

Photo: (left to right) Ryan Spooner, Dougie Hamilton, and Jared Knight are three of the Boston Bruins most promising prospects. Hamilton and Spooner have both spent time in the NHL this season. (courtesy of Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The Boston Bruins have used the NHL draft, trades, and free agency to populate their prospect pool with a diverse group of players who are at various stages of their development. The emphasis recently has been on solidifying their defense and goaltending, with those two positions now deep in talent and among the strengths of the organization.

Defense, goaltending main strengths of Boston Bruins minor league system

by Richard Murray

January 16th, 2013

Photo: David Warsofsky is one of several defensemen competing for a spot on the Boston Bruins NHL roster. (Leon T. Switzer/Icon SMI)

The Boston Bruins are not the deepest team in minor league prospects, but some of the ones they do have could be impact prospects sooner than later. Ryan Spooner is off to a great start in Providence as one of the teams top scorers, in only his first year at the professional level. In goal Niklas Svedberg has jumped over Michael Hutchinson, and if he keeps up his solid play could end up being Tuukka Rask's back up sooner rather than later.

Team Rankings: Anaheim Ducks continue to have solid talent at all positions

by HF Staff

December 5th, 2012

Photo: After playing the past three seasons in Finland, defenseman Sami Vatanen made his way to North America and currently plays for the AHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks. (Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Below is the middle section Hockey’s Future’s NHL Team Rankings. The teams are ranked in terms of the quality of their overall prospect pool as voted on by the staff of Hockey's Future. For reference, just the top five prospects are listed. To be eligible, a prospect must meet HF's prospect criteria. The rankings are done twice a year, with the second scheduled to be published in the Spring.

Goaltending depth main strength for Boston Bruins’ prospect pool

by Bill Ladd

November 15th, 2012

Photo: Winger Jared Knight has made his professional debut this season, playing for the Providence Bruins of the AHL. (Michael Tureski/Icon SMI)

Outside of Tyler Seguin, the Boston Bruins have not had much to show for their efforts at the draft table under General Manager Peter Chiarelli. Jordan Caron is the only other player drafted by Chiarelli with more than a dozen NHL games played, and even he has not cemented himself a place in Boston's lineup yet. However there is reason for optimism, defenseman Dougie Hamilton is one of the best prospects in the world and the Bruins have one of the deepest and most talented stable of goaltending prospects in the NHL.

Dougie Hamilton, Malcom Subban lead Boston Bruins’ Fall Top 20

by Bill Ladd

September 8th, 2012

Photo: Forward Ryan Spooner is one of several Boston prospects who are almost ready for NHL duty. (CHL Images)

The Boston Bruins significantly improved their depth in goal this spring with the addition of 2012 first round pick Malcolm Subban and free agent signee Niklas Svedberg. The addition of the two talented netminders gives Boston five goalies in their Top 20, more than any other team in the league. Dougie Hamilton continues his reign as Boston's best prospect, but the newly drafted Subban has supplanted Ryan Spooner as the number two prospect in the organization.

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