Daniel Sedin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Daniel Sedin
Hockey Hall of Fame, 2022
Sedin with the Vancouver Canucks in March 2012
Born	(1980-09-26) 26 September 1980 (age 44) Örnsköldsvik, Sweden
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position	Left wing
Shot	Left
Played for	Modo Hockey Vancouver Canucks
National team	Sweden
NHL Draft	2nd overall, 1999 Vancouver Canucks
Playing career	1997–2018

Daniel Hans Sedin (born 26 September 1980) is a Swedish ice hockey executive and former winger. He played his entire 17-season career in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Vancouver Canucks. Daniel played from 2000 to 2018.

Born in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, Daniel and his identical twin brother Henrik played together their whole careers. They were famous for working together on the ice. Daniel was known for scoring goals, while Henrik was known for making plays and setting up goals. Daniel scored 393 goals and had 648 assists in 1,306 NHL games. He is the Canucks' second-highest point scorer ever, just behind his brother Henrik.

Daniel started his professional career in Sweden with Modo Hockey in 1997. In 1999, he and Henrik won the Guldpucken award as the best Swedish players of the year. He played four seasons with Modo, helping them reach the finals twice. The Vancouver Canucks picked Daniel second overall in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. He joined the NHL in the 2000–01 season. Daniel played his entire NHL career in Vancouver. In 2016, he became the Canucks' all-time top goal scorer.

In 2011, Daniel won the Art Ross Trophy for leading the League in points. He also won the Ted Lindsay Award as the best player, voted by other players. Daniel was also nominated for the Hart Memorial Trophy as the League's most valuable player. In Sweden, he and Henrik received the Victoria Scholarship as the country's top athletes. Daniel and Henrik were inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2022.

Daniel also played for the Swedish national team. He played in three Winter Olympics and four World Championships. He won gold medals at the 2006 Winter Olympics and the 2013 IIHF World Championship. Daniel also won a silver medal at the 2014 Olympics and two World Championship bronze medals.

Early Life and Hockey Start

Daniel Sedin was born on 26 September 1980, in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. He was born six minutes after his identical twin brother, Henrik. They have two older brothers, Stefan and Peter. Their father, Tommy, played for Modo Hockey in the 1960s. Their mother, Tora, is a nurse.

Daniel and Henrik started playing organized hockey when they were eight years old. They didn't always play on the same line until Daniel switched from center to wing at age 14. Both brothers went to high school at Nolaskolan Gymnasium in Sweden while playing professional hockey for Modo.

Playing Career Highlights

Starting with Modo Hockey (1997–2000)

At 16, Daniel and Henrik began their professional careers in 1997–98 with Modo Hockey. This team is part of the Swedish Hockey League. In his first season, Daniel scored 12 points in 45 games. In his second year, he led Modo in scoring with 42 points in 50 games. He helped the team win its second regular season title. Daniel then added 12 points in 13 playoff games. Modo reached the Le Mat Trophy Finals but lost. After that season, Daniel and Henrik shared the Guldpucken award, which is for the best Swedish player of the year.

The Sedins were top players for the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. They were expected to be picked very early and wanted to play for the same team. The Vancouver Canucks general manager, Brian Burke, made trades to get both the second and third overall picks. He used these picks to select Daniel and Henrik, making their dream come true.

In July 1999, Daniel and Henrik signed three-year contracts with the Canucks. They decided to play one more season with Modo in Sweden. In the 1999–2000 season, Daniel was second in team scoring with 45 points in 50 games. He scored eight goals and 14 points in the 2000 playoffs. Modo reached the finals again but lost.

Time with the Vancouver Canucks (2000–2018)

Early Years and Getting Used to the NHL (2000–2006)

The 2000–01 season was Daniel's first year in the NHL with the Canucks. His NHL debut was on 5 October 2000. Daniel scored his first NHL goal three days later against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He finished his first season with 20 goals and 14 assists for 34 points. He made his Stanley Cup playoff debut in April. The Canucks were swept by the Colorado Avalanche. Daniel and Henrik mostly played on the team's third line.

In his second NHL season, Daniel scored nine goals, his lowest total. He had 32 points overall. The Canucks made the playoffs but were eliminated in six games. In 2002–03, Daniel had 31 points. The Canucks reached the second round of the 2003 playoffs for the first time in his career. They lost in seven games.

Daniel with the Canucks in October 2005

For the 2003–04 season, Daniel played on a line with Jason King. They were called the "Mattress Line" (two twins and a King). On 24 February, Daniel scored his first NHL hat-trick with four goals in a game. He finished the season with 18 goals, 36 assists, and 54 points. The Canucks won their division but lost in the first round of the playoffs.

Due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout, Daniel returned to play for Modo in Sweden. He scored 33 points in 49 games. When the NHL returned in 2005–06, Daniel scored 22 goals, 49 assists, and 71 points. He tied for third in team scoring. This season marked the Sedins becoming leaders on the team. However, the Canucks missed the playoffs.

Becoming Stars and Reaching the Stanley Cup Finals (2006–2015)

Daniel and Henrik signed new contracts with the Canucks in 2006. In the 2006–07 season, Daniel became the Canucks' top scorer. He led the team with 36 goals and 48 assists for 84 points. He also tied an NHL record with four overtime goals that season. Daniel scored his 100th NHL goal in January 2007. He got his second career hat-trick in February. The Canucks returned to the playoffs. Daniel struggled in the playoffs, but the Canucks won their first series before being eliminated.

Daniel had 74 points in 2007–08. The Canucks missed the playoffs again. In 2008–09, Daniel had 31 goals, 51 assists, and 82 points. He tied Henrik for the team lead in points. He played on a line with Alexandre Burrows, which became very successful. The Canucks made the playoffs and won their first round. They lost in the second round to the Chicago Blackhawks.

In 2009, Daniel and Henrik signed new five-year contracts. Early in the 2009–10 season, Daniel broke his foot and missed 18 games. He returned and scored his third and fourth career hat-tricks. In the last game of the season, Daniel's goals helped Henrik win the Art Ross Trophy. Daniel finished the season with 29 goals, 56 assists, and 85 points in 63 games. His points-per-game rate was third in the League. In the 2010 playoffs, Daniel scored the series-winning goal in the first round. The Canucks were eliminated by the Blackhawks again in the second round. Daniel was named to the NHL second All-Star team. He and Henrik were on the cover of the European NHL 11 video game.

In October 2010, Daniel was named an alternate captain for the Canucks. Henrik was named captain. In January 2011, Daniel was named the NHL's First Star of the Week. He scored the 10,000th goal in Canucks history. Later that month, Daniel played in his first NHL All-Star Game. He won the shooting accuracy contest.

Daniel's plaque (right) on the Art Ross Trophy, beside Henrik's (left)

Daniel reached 100 points in a season for the first time in March 2011. He finished the 2010–11 season with a career-high 41 goals, 63 assists, and 104 points. He won the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL's leading point-scorer. This was the first time in NHL history that brothers led the League in scoring in back-to-back seasons. Daniel also won the Viking Award as the best Swedish player in the NHL. His efforts helped the Canucks win the Presidents' Trophy for the first time.

In the 2011 playoffs, the Canucks reached the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in 17 years. They played against the Boston Bruins. The Sedins struggled to score in the Finals. The Canucks lost the series in seven games, one win short of the Stanley Cup. Daniel had 20 points in 25 playoff games.

After the season, Daniel won the Ted Lindsay Award as the NHL's most outstanding player. He was also a finalist for the Hart Memorial Trophy as MVP. Daniel and Henrik were named to the NHL's First All-Star Team. In Sweden, they received the Victoria Scholarship as the country's athletes of the year.

In 2011–12, Daniel was named to his second NHL All-Star Game. In March 2012, Daniel got a concussion from a hit by a Chicago Blackhawks player. He missed the rest of the regular season. The Canucks won their second straight Presidents' Trophy. Daniel missed the first three games of the 2012 playoffs. He returned for Game 4 but the Canucks lost the series to the Los Angeles Kings.

Daniel stretching in pre-game warmups prior to a game in January 2013

The 2012–13 season was shorter due to a lockout. Daniel played in 47 games, scoring 12 goals and 28 assists for 40 points. He passed Markus Näslund to become second in Canucks all-time points, behind Henrik. In the 2013 playoffs, the Canucks were swept by the San Jose Sharks.

In 2013–14, Daniel signed a new four-year contract. He had 16 goals and 31 assists for 47 points. The Canucks missed the playoffs for the first time since 2008. Daniel had a long goal-scoring drought and an injury.

On 23 November 2014, Daniel played his 1,000th NHL game. He joined Henrik and Trevor Linden as the only Canucks to reach this milestone. Daniel broke the franchise record for power-play goals in February 2015. He finished the 2014–15 with 20 goals, 56 assists, and a team-high 76 points. The Canucks returned to the playoffs but lost in the first round to the Calgary Flames.

Later Years and Retirement (2015–2018)

On 21 November 2015, Daniel scored his sixth career hat-trick. He also reached his 900th career point. On 11 January 2016, Daniel scored an overtime goal to win a game. This goal was his 346th, tying him with Markus Näslund for the Canucks' all-time goal record. Ten days later, Daniel scored to become the highest-scoring Canucks player ever.

Daniel was named to the NHL All-Star Game for the third time in 2016. He played on the Pacific Division team, which won the tournament. For the 2015–16, Daniel had 28 goals, 33 assists, and 61 points. Despite his good play, the Canucks missed the playoffs again.

By the 2016–17 season, Daniel and Henrik were 36 years old. They played a less risky style. Daniel had 15 goals and 29 assists for 44 points. This was his lowest point total since 2002–03. The Canucks did not make the playoffs.

The Sedins' contracts were ending after the 2017–18 season. They hoped to retire with the Canucks. On 30 November 2017, Daniel reached the 1,000-point milestone. He joined Henrik as the only Canucks players to get 1,000 points. A ceremony was held for him. On 2 April 2018, Daniel and Henrik announced they would retire at the end of the season.

On 5 April, the Sedins played their final home game. Daniel scored two goals, including the game-winner in overtime, both assisted by Henrik. They won 4–3. Daniel played his final game on 7 April. He retired with Henrik after 17 seasons and 1,306 regular season games. After retiring, the Sedin brothers won the King Clancy Trophy. This award is for leadership and community work. They were the first brothers to share this award.

After Playing Hockey

On 12 February 2020, Daniel's number 22 jersey was retired by the Canucks. It was raised to the rafters alongside Henrik's number 33. This celebrated their amazing careers.

On 22 June 2021, Daniel and Henrik joined the Canucks' Hockey Operations department. They were named Special Advisors to the General Manager. On 30 May 2022, the Canucks announced that the Sedins moved into new roles. They now work daily with young players on player development.

On 28 June 2022, Daniel was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame with Henrik. They became the first players who spent their entire NHL careers with the Canucks to enter the Hall.

Playing for Sweden

Daniel lifts the World Championship Trophy from the 2013 IIHF World Championship
Medal record
Representing Sweden
Men's ice hockey
Winter Olympics
Gold	2006 Turin
Silver	2014 Sochi
World Championships
Gold	2013 Sweden/Finland
Bronze	1999 Norway
Bronze	2001 Germany
European U-18 Junior Championships
Gold	1998
World U17 Hockey Challenge
Silver	1997 Canada

Daniel first played for Sweden in North America at the 1997 World U17 Hockey Challenge. He led the tournament in scoring with 26 points. He helped Sweden win a silver medal.

In Europe, Daniel played in the 1997 European Junior Championships. The next year, at the 1998 European Junior Championships, Daniel helped Sweden win the gold medal.

In his NHL draft year, Daniel played for Sweden at the 1999 World Junior Championships. He scored ten points. Sweden did not win a medal. Later that year, Daniel made his debut for the Swedish men's team at the 1999 World Championships. Sweden won the bronze medal.

In 2000, Daniel played in both the World Junior and Men's Championships. He scored 10 points at the junior tournament. Sweden did not win a medal in either tournament.

After his first NHL season, Daniel played in his third World Championships in 2001. He got injured and had to leave. Sweden won its second bronze medal in three years. He played in his fourth World Championships in 2005. Sweden missed out on the bronze medal.

On 22 December 2005, Daniel was named to the Swedish Olympic team for the 2006 Winter Olympics. He helped Sweden win a gold medal, beating Finland 3–2 in the final. Four years later, he was on the Swedish Olympic team for the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver. Sweden lost in the quarterfinal.

After the 2013 NHL playoffs, Daniel joined his brother at the 2013 World Championships in Sweden. The Sedins helped Sweden win the gold medal, beating Switzerland 5–1. Daniel represented Sweden at the 2014 Winter Olympics. Sweden lost to Canada in the gold medal game. In 2016, the Sedins played in the World Cup of Hockey. Sweden was eliminated in the semifinal.

How Daniel Played

Daniel (centre left) completes a pass to Henrik (right), while being checked by Los Angeles Kings defenceman Matt Greene during the first round of the 2010 playoffs.

Daniel was known for scoring goals. He often finished plays that his brother Henrik started. Henrik was known for being a great playmaker. Daniel was also good at setting up plays. He and Henrik were famous for finding each other with passes without even looking.

Daniel was not known for hitting other players hard. Early in their careers, he and Henrik were easy to knock off the puck. Other players often played aggressively against them. As they got stronger, the Sedins improved their puck control. This helped them play more effectively and physically.

Personal Life

Daniel met his wife Marinette in his hometown in Sweden around 1998. She moved to Vancouver with him when his NHL career started in 2000. They got married in 2005. Marinette studied psychology and helped immigrant women learn English.

Daniel and Marinette have two daughters, Ronja (born 2005) and Anna (born 2011), and a son, Erik (born 2008). They live in Vancouver during the hockey season. They return to Sweden every summer.

In March 2010, Daniel and Marinette, along with Henrik and his wife Johanna, donated $1.5 million to the BC Children's Hospital. They asked for the money to go towards a special care unit for children and an imaging area.

Daniel and Henrik also love harness racing and own racehorses. Their most successful horse is Nahar, who won a big race in 2013.

Career Statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Bold indicates led league

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1997	Sweden	EJC			6	2	4	6	6
1998	Sweden	WJC	6th		7	4	1	5	2
1998	Sweden	EJC			6	3	8	11	10
1999	Sweden	WJC	4th		6	5	5	10	2
1999	Sweden	WC			9	0	1	1	2
2000	Sweden	WJC	5th		7	6	4	10	0
2000	Sweden	WC	7th		7	3	2	5	8
2001	Sweden	WC			3	0	2	2	0
2005	Sweden	WC	4th		9	5	4	9	2
2006	Sweden	OLY			8	1	3	4	2
2010	Sweden	OLY	5th		4	1	2	3	0
2013	Sweden	WC			4	1	5	6	2
2014	Sweden	OLY			6	1	4	5	4
2016	Sweden	WCH	3rd		4	0	2	2	0
Junior totals					32	20	22	42	16
Senior totals					54	12	25	37	20

*All statistics taken from NHL.com

NHL All-Star Games

Awards

Records

• Vancouver Canucks' franchise record for all-time goals – 393 goals (surpassed Markus Näslund's 346 goals on 21 January 2016)
• Vancouver Canucks' franchise record for all-time power-play goals – 138 power-play goals (surpassed Markus Näslund's 114 power-play goals on 7 February 2015)

Images for kids

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  Daniel (No. 22) receives a faceoff win from brother Henrik (No. 20) against Slovak forward Michal Handzuš.

See also

• List of family relations in the NHL