Leo Carlsson

Leo Carlsson (born 26 December 2004) is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre for Örebro HK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) as a prospect to the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted second overall by the Ducks in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Carlsson originally played at the youth level with hometown team Färjestad BK before moving to fellow tenured SHL team, Örebro HK, for the 2020–21 season. During the 2021–22 season, Carlsson made his professional debut in the SHL as a 17 year-old, posting 3 goals and 9 points in 35 regular season games. In his year of drafted eligibility, Carlsson increased his stock in playing exclusively with the senior team in the SHL showing an offensive acumen in securing a scoring line role among Örebro HK for the 2022–23 season. Bob McKenzie referred to Carlsson as a "blue-chip" prospect in the 2023 draft. On 28 June 2023, Carlsson was drafted second overall by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. He signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Ducks on 12 July 2023. Carlsson represented Sweden in the 2022 World Junior Championships. In May 2023, it was announced that Carlsson would play for Sweden men's national ice hockey team at the 2023 IIHF World Championship.