Axel Jonsson-Fjällby
Axel Jonsson-Fjällby is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward for Brynäs IF of the Swedish Hockey League. He was selected by the Washington Capitals in the fifth round, 147th overall, of the 2016 NHL entry draft.
Playing career
Jonsson-Fjällby made his professional debut in his native Sweden with Djurgårdens IF of the Swedish Hockey League in the 2016–17 season.Washington Capitals
On May 2, 2018, Jonsson-Fjällby was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals. He was loaned back to Djurgårdens IF on November 13, 2018, after a brief period where he played with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League.Loan to Västervik and brief stint in Buffalo
On 14 September 2020, Jonsson-Fjällby signed a loan agreement with Västerviks IK in Hockeyallsvenskan. He made his debut on October 2, 2020, when they beat AIK at Hovet 4–2. The next day, he scored his first and second points for the club when he made two assists in a 4–3 win against Mora IK in Smidjegrav Arena.The first goal in Västervik came on October 20, 2020, when the team once again met Mora IK away. He scored two goals and an assist in the match that the team lost 4–3 on penalties.
On January 8, 2021, Jonsson-Fjällby left Västervik to return to the Washington Capitals' organization. During his time at the club, he made 25 appearances, scoring 4 goals and 11 assists.
While attending the Capitals' 2021 training camp for the upcoming season, Jonsson-Fjällby was placed on waivers for reassignment before he was claimed by the Buffalo Sabres on October 4, 2021. Due to visa complications he would ultimately be re-claimed by the Capitals off waivers one week later on October 11, 2021, and reassigned to the Hershey Bears of the AHL.