David Edstrom

July 2024 – Edstrom plans to return to the SHL for 2024-25, making the earliest he can crack the Sharks roster the 2025-26 season. An organization still rebuilding, San Jose can afford patience while Edstrom continues his development in Sweden. John Gove

March 2024 – Edstrom has been traded to the San Jose Sharks in a large deal involving Tomas Hertl. Pat Quinn

December 2023 – Entering his first world juniors, Edstrom hopes to continue what has been a successful season to date with his SHL club. Sitting at 10 points through 25 games played in his first full year with Frolunda’s Tier 1 squad, the “floor” for Edstrom’s fully developed skillset and ability to play at the highest level is promising. The Golden Knights’ 2023 first rounder helps to compliment a strong group of Center prospects in the Vegas organization who project to play NHL minutes at the position. Still not an elite skater, the 2024 World Junior stage provides a brief yet meaningful opportunity for Edstrom to prove himself as an impact player when pitted against the best of his international peers. Taylor Davis

June 2023 – Edstrom has been selected 32nd overall by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2023 NHL Draft. Curtis Rines

June 2023 – Edstrom had a few flashes of an impressive power game at the U18 Men’s World Championship, and his stock rose as a result, but his NHL projection remains limited in upside. He is not overly dynamic, creative, or aware. His scanning habits are a significant limiting factor at this point in time, but if this can be rectified, a third-line ceiling could be unlocked. He’s not a poor skater and he processes passing options quickly when pressured, which plays a vital role in his NHL projectability. Doubling down on his physical and playmaking games in his development would make him a more cohesive player with an identifiable NHL role. Sebastian High