EUROPEAN CAREER
2011-12: Established Swedish Under-20 SuperElit career-highs in games played (49), goals (12), assists (24), points (36), and penalty minutes (56) for Farjestads Karlstad. ... Ranked second in the league among defensemen in points, third in goals and fourth in assists. ... Also tied for the league lead among defensemen in goals (two), and fourth in assists (three) and points (five) in six playoff contests.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER
2012: Captured a silver medal with Sweden at the IIHF Under-18 World Junior Championship, tallying three assists and 13 shots on goal in six tournament contests.
SCOUTING REPORT
Displays above average vision. ... Has an accurate pass and great poise with the puck. ... Good understanding of the game. ... Is a skilled puckhandler with good two-way potential. ... NHL-ready size and hands.
BACKGROUND
Entered the 2012 NHL Entry Draft ranked 15th overall among European skaters in the final Central Scouting Rankings.
QUOTEBOOK
“Calle is alert in his own end, positions himself very well when defending and is a solid all-around skater. He knows how to play the game in all three zones and is a smart player.” — Amateur Scout, Jan Gajdosik
CAREER TRANSACTIONS
June 23, 2012 –- Selected by the Rangers in the fourth round, No. 119 overall, of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft
