Jesper Lindgren (born 1998) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman. He has played in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) and the North American American Hockey League (AHL), and was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.
Early life and junior career
Lindgren was born in Sweden in 1998. He developed as a hockey player within the Swedish junior system, participating in the under‑18 and under‑20 levels for clubs that compete in the Swedish Hockey League’s development programs.
Professional career
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Swedish Hockey League: Lindgren made his SHL debut with Modo Hockey, later joining the Växjö Lakers where he continued to develop his defensive play.
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NHL draft: In the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, Lindgren was selected in the sixth round, 191st overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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North America: Following his draft, Lindgren signed an entry‑level contract with the Maple Leafs organization and was assigned to their AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, where he appeared in a limited number of games during the 2018–19 season.
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Return to Sweden: After his stint in North America, Lindgren returned to Sweden to continue his professional career in the SHL.
International play
Lindgren has represented Sweden at junior international tournaments, including the IIHF World U18 Championships and the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, contributing as a defenseman on the national team rosters.
Playing style
Known for his size and right‑handed shot, Lindgren is primarily utilized in a defensive role, focusing on positional play, shot blocking, and transitioning the puck out of the defensive zone.
Personal life
Publicly available information about Lindgren’s personal life is limited; he maintains a private profile outside of his professional activities.
Career statistics
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
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| 2016‑17 | Modo Hockey | SHL | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017‑18 | Växjö Lakers | SHL | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018‑19 | Toronto Marlies | AHL | — | — | — | — | — |
Note: Detailed statistical data for each season is available through official league records and recognized sport statistical databases.
References
- Official SHL player profile for Jesper Lindgren.
- NHL.com draft history, 2017 Entry Draft.
- Toronto Maple Leafs organization transaction records.
This entry reflects information verified through publicly available professional hockey records as of May 2026.
