Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Anton Forsberg

How Anton Forsberg built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Anton Forsberg is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL. Drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2011, Forsberg has carved out a career as a reliable netminder. A significant highlight was his undefeated playoff run with the Lake Erie Monsters, culminating in their 2016 Calder Cup victory.

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2011: NHL Entry Draft

In 2011, Anton Forsberg was drafted 188th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets during the NHL entry draft after playing youth hockey with Modo Hockey in Sweden and making his senior debut with Modo in the Elitserien.

2011: Drafted by Columbus Blue Jackets

In 2011, Anton Forsberg was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the seventh round (188th overall) of the NHL entry draft.

2012: World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

In 2012, Anton Forsberg was selected to compete for Team Sweden at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

May 2013: Signed with Columbus Blue Jackets

On May 28, 2013, Anton Forsberg signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

April 2014: First Professional Game in North America

On April 1, 2014, Anton Forsberg played his first professional game in North America, stopping 25 of 26 shots to lead the Springfield Falcons to a 3–1 win over the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.

November 2014: NHL Debut

On November 1, 2014, Anton Forsberg made his NHL debut against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center.

June 2016: One-Year Contract Extension with Blue Jackets

On June 17, 2016, Anton Forsberg was signed to a one-year contract extension to remain within the Blue Jackets organization after winning the Calder Cup playoffs with the Lake Erie Monsters.

2016: Reassigned to the American Hockey League

After attending the Blue Jackets training camp, Anton Forsberg was reassigned to the American Hockey League to begin the 2016–17 season.

January 2017: First Appearance of the Season for Blue Jackets

On January 10, 2017, Anton Forsberg made his first 2016–17 season appearance for the Blue Jackets in a 5–3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

June 2017: Trade to Chicago Blackhawks

On June 23, 2017, Anton Forsberg was traded by the Blue Jackets, alongside Brandon Saad and a fifth-round pick in 2018, to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Artemi Panarin, Tyler Motte and a sixth-round pick in 2017. Three days later, on June 26, Forsberg was signed to a two-year contract with the Blackhawks.

2018: Trade Inclusion

In June 2017, Anton Forsberg was traded by the Blue Jackets to the Chicago Blackhawks. As part of the deal, the Blue Jackets included a fifth-round pick in 2018.

June 2019: Traded to Carolina Hurricanes

On June 24, 2019, Anton Forsberg was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes along with Gustav Forsling in exchange for Calvin de Haan and Aleksi Saarela after his last season with the Blackhawks.

October 2020: Signed with Edmonton Oilers

On October 9, 2020, Anton Forsberg, as a free agent, agreed to sign a one-year, $700,000 contract with the Edmonton Oilers after leaving the Hurricanes at the conclusion of his contract.

January 2021: Claimed by Carolina Hurricanes and Winnipeg Jets

In January 2021, Anton Forsberg was waived by the Oilers and reacquired by the Carolina Hurricanes on January 12. He was then claimed by the Winnipeg Jets on January 16 after being returned on waivers.

March 2021: Claimed by Ottawa Senators

On March 17, 2021, after two months on the Jets roster without playing, Anton Forsberg was claimed off waivers from the Jets by the Ottawa Senators. He played one game for their AHL affiliate before being recalled, and started in net on March 25.

March 2022: Contract Extension with the Senators

On March 21, 2022, Anton Forsberg signed a three-year, $8.25 million contract extension with the Senators.

July 2025: Signed with Los Angeles Kings

On July 1, 2025, Anton Forsberg left the Senators as a free agent and signed a two-year, $4.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Kings after five seasons with the Senators.