Axel Jonsson-Fjällby

Axel Jonsson-Fjällby (born 10 February 1998) is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Washington Capitals in the fourth round, 147th overall, of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.[1]

Axel Jonsson-Fjällby
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Jonsson-Fjällby with Djurgårdens IF in 2019
Born (1998-02-10) February 10, 1998
Stockholm, Sweden
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Winnipeg Jets
Djurgårdens IF
Västerviks IK
Washington Capitals
NHL Draft 147th overall, 2016
Washington Capitals
Playing career 2016–present

Playing career

Jonsson-Fjällby made his professional debut in his native Sweden with Djurgårdens IF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) in the 2016–17 season.[2]

Washington Capitals

On May 2, 2018, Jonsson-Fjällby was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals.[3] He was loaned back to Djurgårdens IF on November 13, 2018, after a brief period where he played with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League.[4]

Loan to Västervik and brief stint in Buffalo

On 14 September 2020, Jonsson-Fjällby signed a loan agreement with Västerviks IK in Hockeyallsvenskan.[5] He made his debut on October 2, 2020 when they beat AIK at Hovet 4–2. The next day he scored his first and second points for the club when he made two assists in a 4–3 win against Mora IK in Smidjegrav Arena.

The first goal in Västervik came on October 20, 2020 when the team once again meets Mora IK away. He scored two goals and an assist in the match that the team lost 4–3 on penalties.

On January 8, 2021, Jonsson-Fjällby left Västervik to return to Washington Capital's organization. During his time at the club, he made 25 appearances, scoring 4 goals and 11 assists.[6]

While attending the Capitals 2021 training camp for the upcoming 2021–22 season, Jonsson-Fjällby was placed on waivers in order for re-assignment before he was claimed by the Buffalo Sabres on October 4, 2021.[7] Due to visa complications he would ultimately be re-claimed by the Capitals off waivers one week later on October 11, 2021 and re-assigned to the Hershey Bears of the AHL.[8]

Winnipeg Jets

Prior to the 2022–23 campaign, Jonsson-Fjällby for the second consecutive season was placed on waivers following the pre-season and was claimed by the Winnipeg Jets on 11 October 2022.[9]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2015–16 Djurgårdens IF J20 39 13 16 29 8 7 4 4 8 4
2016–17 Djurgårdens IF J20 32 17 20 37 14 1 0 0 0 0
2016–17 Djurgårdens IF SHL 24 0 1 1 0 2 0 1 1 0
2017–18 Djurgårdens IF SHL 42 7 9 16 12 11 6 2 8 2
2018–19 Hershey Bears AHL 16 2 1 3 0 — — — — —
2018–19 Djurgårdens IF SHL 36 1 9 10 8 19 7 5 12 0
2019–20 Hershey Bears AHL 61 12 11 23 10 — — — — —
2020–21 Västerviks IK Allsv 26 4 11 15 4 — — — — —
2020–21 Hershey Bears AHL 31 10 5 15 10 — — — — —
2021–22 Hershey Bears AHL 44 16 18 34 8 — — — — —
2021–22 Washington Capitals NHL 23 2 2 4 4 — — — — —
2022–23 Winnipeg Jets NHL 50 6 8 14 8 1 0 0 0 0
2022–23 Manitoba Moose AHL 4 3 1 4 2 — — — — —
SHL totals 102 8 19 27 20 32 13 8 21 2
NHL totals 73 8 10 18 12 1 0 0 0 0
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Silver medal – second place2018 United States
World U18 Championships
Silver medal – second place2016 United States

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2016 Sweden U18 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 7 2 2 4 4
2018 Sweden WJC 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 7 2 2 4 2
Junior totals 14 4 4 8 6

References
  1. "Capitals' Axel Jonsson-Fjallby drafted in fifth round". CBS Sports. 2016-06-27. Retrieved 2016-06-27.
  2. "Axel Jonsson Fjällby career statistics". Elite Prospects. 2017-06-07. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
  3. "Capitals sign Axel Jonsson-Fjallby to entry-level deal". Washington Capitals. 2018-05-02. Retrieved 2018-05-02.
  4. "Capitals Loan Jonsson-Fjallby to Djurgardens IF in Sweden". NHL.com. November 13, 2018. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
  5. "Axel Jonsson Fjällby klar för Västervik". HockeyAllsvenskan (in Swedish). Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  6. "Axel Jonsson Fjällby lämnar". Västerviks IK (in Swedish). Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  7. "Sabres claim Jonsson-Fjällby off waivers". Buffalo Sabres. 4 October 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  8. "twitter.com/capitalspr/status/1447629737619337220". Twitter. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
  9. "Jets claim forward Axel Jonsson-Fjallby off waivers". Winnipeg Jets. 11 October 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
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