Leo Sahlin Wallenius

Leo Sahlin Wallenius (born April 10, 2006) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman playing for Växjö Lakers of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) on loan from the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Sahlin Wallenius was selected in the second round, 53rd overall, by the Sharks in the 2024 NHL entry draft.^[1] Sahlin Wallenius joined TPS of the Liiga on loan during the 2024–25 Liiga season, appearing in seven games.

Leo Sahlin Wallenius
Born	(2006-04-10) April 10, 2006 (age 19) Skövde, Sweden
Height	183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	82 kg (181 lb; 12 st 13 lb)
Position	Defence
Shoots	Left
NHL team (P) Cur. team Former teams	San Jose Sharks Växjö Lakers (SHL) TPS
NHL draft	53rd overall, 2024 San Jose Sharks
Playing career	2024–present

On 18 April 2025, Sahlin Wallenius was signed by the Sharks to a three-year, entry-level contract, remaining on loan to continue his development with the Lakers for the 2025–26 season.^[2]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2021–22	Växjö Lakers	J20		5	0	2	2	6		—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Växjö Lakers	J20		30	2	6	8	6		3	0	0	0	0
2023–24	Växjö Lakers	J20		43	11	31	42	38		5	0	3	3	2
2024–25	Växjö Lakers	J20		8	3	11	14	2		2	0	2	2	4
2024–25	Växjö Lakers	SHL		16	1	4	5	0		—	—	—	—	—
2024–25	Nybro Vikings	Allsv		14	1	5	6	12		—	—	—	—	—
2024–25	TPS	Liiga		7	1	2	3	2		—	—	—	—	—
SHL totals				16	1	4	5	0		—	—	—	—	—

Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Ice hockey
World U18 Championships
	2024 Finland

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2023	Sweden	HG18	5th		4	1	4	5	6
2024	Sweden	U18			7	0	3	3	12
Junior totals					11	1	7	8	18