History of Fabian Zetterlund in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 30, 2025

Fabian Zetterlund is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Ottawa Senators in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the third round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, demonstrating his talent and potential in the sport. His career highlights his skills as a forward and contributions to professional ice hockey.

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2015: SHL Debut with Färjestad BK

In 2015, Fabian Zetterlund debuted in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) with Färjestad BK.

2017: Drafted by New Jersey Devils

In 2017, Fabian Zetterlund was drafted 63rd overall in the third round of the NHL entry draft by the New Jersey Devils.

2017: Earned permanent SHL spot

In the 2017-18 season, Fabian Zetterlund earned a more permanent spot in the SHL, posting 3 goals and 7 points in 35 games, as well as 5 points in 8 games loaned to Timrå IK of the second-tier Allsvenskan.

May 2019: Signed by New Jersey Devils

On May 13, 2019, Fabian Zetterlund signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the New Jersey Devils after recovering from an ACL injury suffered during the 2018-19 season.

2019: Assistant Captain at World Junior Championships

At the 2019 World Junior Championships, Fabian Zetterlund was an assistant captain for the Swedish team.

2019: Played for Binghamton Devils

During the 2019-20 season, Fabian Zetterlund played for the Binghamton Devils, the AHL affiliate of the New Jersey Devils, scoring 8 goals and 19 points in 46 games.

October 2020: Loaned to AIK

On October 24, 2020, with North American hockey paused by the pandemic, the Devils loaned Fabian Zetterlund to AIK of the Allsvenskan.

2021: Played with the Utica Comets

In 2021, Fabian Zetterlund mostly played with the Utica Comets.

2022: Named to season-opening roster

Entering the 2022-23 season, Fabian Zetterlund remained with the Devils and was named to the season-opening roster.

2022: Eliminated from AHL Playoffs

In 2022, Zetterlund and the Utica Comets were eliminated in the first round of the AHL playoffs by the Rochester Americans.

February 2023: Traded to San Jose Sharks

On February 26, 2023, Fabian Zetterlund was traded to the San Jose Sharks in a massive nine-player trade that sent Timo Meier to the Devils.

July 2023: Signed Contract with the Sharks

On July 1, 2023, Fabian Zetterlund signed a two-year, $2.9 million contract with the San Jose Sharks.

2024: Won bronze medal at IIHF World Championship

In 2024, Fabian Zetterlund represented Sweden at the IIHF World Championship and won a bronze medal.

2024: Played during 2024-25 season

In 2024, Zetterlund played during 2024-25 season.

March 2025: Traded to Ottawa Senators

On March 7, 2025, during the 2024-25 season, Fabian Zetterlund was traded to the Ottawa Senators alongside Tristen Robins and a 2025 fourth-round pick.