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    Niklas Hjalmarsson

    NiklasHjalmarsson

    • Defense
    • Birthdate
      6/6/1987
    • Birthplace
      Eksjo, SWE
    • Draft Info
      2005: Rd 4, Pk 108 (CHI)

    Stats

    • G
      25
    • A
      147
    • PTS
      172
    • +/-
      106
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