Carl Gunnarsson

Carl Gunnarsson (born 9 November 1986) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player currently playing for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played in the NHL for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the organization which originally selected him in the seventh round, 194th overall, of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. Prior to playing in North America, Gunnarsson played for Linköpings HC of the Swedish Elite League. Gunnarsson plays internationally for Sweden and has participated in three IIHF World Championships, capturing one silver and two bronze medals. Gunnarsson won the Stanley Cup in 2019 with the Blues.\n', ' Gunnarsson was selected in the seventh round, 194th overall, of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Before joining the Maple Leafs in the NHL, Gunnarsson played in the Swedish Elite League for Linköpings HC. \n', ' On 3 June 2009, he was signed by the Maple Leafs to an entry-level contract. He made his NHL debut in the 2009–10 season, initially splitting time between the Maple Leafs and their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Toronto Marlies. He scored his first NHL goal on 29 January 2010 against Martin Brodeur of the New Jersey Devils. After his rookie season, he led the team in plus-minus.\n', '