Anton Stralman (born August 1, 1986 - Birthplace: Tibro, Sweden) was selected on July 30, 2005 by the Toronto Maple Leafs as their fifth draft choice (216th overall). He was picked in the seventh and last round of the post-lockout 2005 NHL Entry Draft.Earlier the same year, on April 4, Anton had signed a two year deal with Timrå IK. During the following 2005-06 season, Strålman adapted to Elitserien quickly and became a regular. On January 20, 2006 this effort was recognized as he was named the third in the line of four candidates for Elitserien Rookie Of The Year 2006. The award was eventually won by the forward Nicklas Bäckström.
On May 16, 2007 it was announced that Strålman had signed a three year contract with the Leafs. He made his North American professional debut on October 6, 2007, with the Toronto Marlies.
In 2005/2006 he was a Rookie of the Year Nominee.
Played for Sweden in:
- 2005 World Junior Championships
- 2006 World Junior Championships
- 2007 World Championships
Anton Strålman opted out of the draft last year. At 6’0 and 176lbs, Strålman is not a giant and needs to bulk up in order to be successful at highest level in Sweden, where he is heading after a fine season in the Swedish second tier league.
Talent Analysis
Strålman has a good point shot, plays a smart passing game and is fairly reliable defensively although not being the strongest of players. His physical game is somewhat inconsistent and needs to work on improving the timing in his hits. His hockey sense, smarts and offensive skills makes Strålman, who is set to make his SEL debut with Timrå in September, an interesting prospect.
Scouting Report |
| Assets | Has plenty of puck poise and on-ice maturity. Owns a projectable frame and offensive upside. Is good on the power play point due to a hard shot. |
| Flaws | Needs to add more bulk in order to better defend against big forwards in North America. Must adjust quickly to the faster pace of the NHL, and avoid big hits. |
| Career potential | Top four defenseman. |
Transactions / Injuries / Suspensions |
| 08-Nov-07: | Assigned to Toronto (AHL). |
| 23-Oct-07: | Recalled from Toronto (AHL). |
| 12-Oct-07: | Assigned to Toronto (AHL). |
| 10-Oct-07: | Recalled from Toronto (AHL). |
| 06-Oct-07: | Assigned to Toronto (AHL). |
| 04-Oct-07: | Recalled from Toronto (AHL). |
| 03-Oct-07: | Assigned to Toronto (AHL). |
Trades |
| 30-Jul-05: | Drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 7th round (216th overall) in 2005. |
Career Stats |
| Year | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% |
| 2007-08 | Toronto | NHL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 4 | 7 | 0.00 |
| 2006-07 | Timra IK | Swe | 53 | 10 | 11 | 21 | -8 | 34 | 140 | 7.14 |
| 2005-06 | Timra IK | Swe | 45 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -6 | 28 | 85 | 1.18 |
| 2004-05 | Skovde IK | Swe2 | 41 | 9 | 9 | 18 | - | 34 | - | - |
| 2003-04 | Skovde IK | Swe3 | 27 | 4 | 8 | 12 | - | 18 | - | - |
| 2002-03 | Skovde IK | Swe Jr. | 46 | 20 | 9 | 29 | - | 38 | - | - |
| Total | NHL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 4 | 7 | 0.00 | |
| Total | Swe | 98 | 11 | 15 | 26 | -14 | 62 | 225 | 4.89 | |
| Total | Swe2 | 41 | 9 | 9 | 18 | - | 34 | - | - | |
| Total | Swe3 | 27 | 4 | 8 | 12 | - | 18 | - | - | |
| Total | Swe Jr. | 46 | 20 | 9 | 29 | - | 38 | - | - |
Playoff Stats |
| Year | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% |
| 2006-07 | Timra IK | Swe | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | +3 | 10 | - | - |
| 2005-06 | Timra IK | Swe | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2004-05 | Skovde IK | Swe2 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | - | 6 | - | - |
| 2003-04 | Skovde IK | Swe3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2002-03 | Skovde IK | Swe Jr. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | Swe | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | +3 | 10 | - | - | |
| Total | Swe2 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | - | 6 |