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| SW# | POS | HEIGHT | WEIGHT | BORN | BIRTHPLACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | LW | 6.04 | 220 lbs. | 1974 10 08 | SUNDSVALL,SWE |
In 1996-97, the Maple Leafs were expecting Fredrik Modin to make an impact at the NHL. Modin, who has good size and plays a strong game along the fence and in front of the net, suffered a separated shoulder on the first day of training camp and missed the entire pre-season.
As a rookie, Modin ended up playing very impressive hockey at times, dressing up for 76 games with six goals and 13 points, a production he almost tripled as a sophomore in 1997-98.
Toronto drafted Modin in the third round (64th overall) of the 1994 entry draft, and gave him a brief look in the 1995-96 season before sending him back home to Sweden--where he spent five years--for additional experience.
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