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Thomas Gradin

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Thomas Kjell Gradin was born on February 18, 1956 in Solleftea, Sweden. He was a professional NHL ice hockey player from 1978 to 1987. He played the position of centre.

Height 5'11"
Weight 170lbs

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NHL Career

Thomas Gradin was originally drafted in the third round, 45th overall, by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1976 NHL Entry Draft. Chicago spent two years trying to lure Gradin to North America, but was unable to agree to contract terms. The Blackhawks ended the stalemate by trading Gradin's NHL rights to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 1979 or 1980 second-round pick on June 16, 1978. Chicago exercised its option in 1980 and selected Steve Ludzik. He went on to play eight season in Vancouver and one in Boston.

Gradin's first season with Vancouver was 1978-79. During his eight years in Vancouver, he would become one of Vancouver's most prolific scorers and most popular players. He set various Canuck regular season and playoff records and was a key part of the team's Stanley Cup run of 1982.

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Canuck Records

Here is a list of Canuck records he set:

Most points in a season: 86
Most goals by a centre: 37
Most playoff goals: 9
Most playoff assists: 10
Most playoff points: 19
Most powerplay goals: 4
First Canuck to score at least 20 goals in six and seven consecutive seasons.
Most career points: 550
Most career playoff assits: 353
Most career playoff games: 38
Most career playoff points: 38
Most career playoff goals: 17
Most career playoff assists: 21

While most of the records he set as a Canuck have now been broken, he is still considered one of the greatest Canucks of all time. In 1986, Gradin left for the Boston Bruins where he played one season. He officially retired in 1990.

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Scouting Career

Gradin was named Vancouver part-time amateur scout prior to 1994-95 season and remained in that position through the 1995-96 season. Prior to the 1996-97 season, he was named Vancouver full-time amateur scout and then had his title upgraded to head European scout prior to 1998-99 season and remained in that position into the 2002-03 season. He played a key scouting role in Vancouver's decision to draft the Sedin twins, Daniel Sedin and Henrik Sedin, first and second overall in 1999.

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