"Anaheim Ducks forward Leo Carlsson is expected to miss three to five weeks after undergoing a procedure to address a rare left-thigh injury, a Morel-Lavallée lesion. The timeline puts Carlsson's availability for Olympic preparation in serious doubt and forces Sweden's selection staff to begin contingency planning sooner than expected."
"Carlsson, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, was widely viewed as a near-lock for Sweden's Olympic roster after a dominant start to the season with the Ducks, where he piled up 38 points in his first 29 games. Even with a recent scoring lull, his two-way ceiling and pedigree made him a natural fit down the middle. But Olympic tournaments are unforgiving on timelines, and health certainty matters as much as upside."
"The 24-year-old winger has quietly built a strong case with the Islanders after being acquired in the Noah Dobson deal, carving out a reliable middle-six role that blends pace, physicality, and defensive responsibility. Through 47 games, Heineman has a career-high 14 goals and 8 assists, and has displayed a game that translates well to short international tournaments: he forechecks hard, finishes checks, kills penalties, and can slide up or down a lineup without disrupting chemistry."
Leo Carlsson is expected to miss three to five weeks after a procedure for a Morel-Lavallée lesion on his left thigh. That timeline jeopardizes Carlsson's availability for Olympic preparation and requires Sweden's selection staff to plan contingencies. Carlsson was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft and had 38 points in his first 29 Ducks games, establishing himself as a near-lock down the middle. Emil Heineman, a 24-year-old Islanders winger acquired in the Noah Dobson trade, has 14 goals and eight assists through 47 games and brings pace, physicality, penalty killing, and defensive reliability.
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