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Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson
#38 Färjestad BK / SHL - 20/21
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Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson Facts
- Date of Birth
- Oct 31, 1996
- Age
- 29
- Place of Birth
- Stockholm, SWE
- Nation
- Sweden
- Youth Team
- Hammarby IF
- Position
- C
- Height
- 185 cm / 6'1"
- Weight
- 84 kg / 185 lbs
- Shoots
- R
- Status
- Retired
- Highlights

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A player who has worked hard at his all-around game, but needs to gain more consistency. That being said, he can be an offensively effective center; possesses a high level of hockey intelligence and plays with intensity. A smooth, yet not dynamic skater. An excellent passer; can turn a "nothing doing" play into a scoring chance. (Curtis Joe, EP 2014)
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2020-2021
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Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson Career Highlights
| Season | Awards by Season |
|---|---|
| 2011-2012 | |
| 2012-2013 | |
| 2014-2015 | |
| 2015-2016 |
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Transactions
| Date | Status | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | Växjö Lakers HC | Färjestad BK | ||
| Confirmed | Providence Bruins | Växjö Lakers HC | ||
| Confirmed | Boston Univ. | Boston Bruins | ||
| Confirmed | Omaha Lancers | Boston Univ. | ||
| Confirmed | Linköping HC J20 | Omaha Lancers | ||
| Confirmed | Nacka HK J18 | Linköping HC J18 |
Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson Biography and Trivia
Drafted 2013, 4 #130 by Lokomotiv Yaroslavl in the KHL Draft
2015 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #69 by FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS
2015 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #29 by MCKEEN'S HOCKEY
2015 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #31 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING
2015 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #52 by TSN/McKenzie


