Nicklas Grossmann

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Nicklas Grossmann (born January 22, 1985) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey defenceman. Grossmann's professional career began in the Swedish Elite League during the 2003–04 season with Södertälje SK. However, Grossmann only notched two career points in the SEL, both assists, over two seasons. He was drafted by the Dallas Stars in the 2004 NHL entry draft in the second round with the 56th overall pick. Grossmann's professional debut in North America came on October 8, 2005, with Stars affiliate the Iowa Stars. It was then that Grossmann was converted to a regular defenceman, a move that led to his being named Iowa's Most Improved Player after his rookie season. Grossmann scored his first career NHL goal in a Western Conference Finals game against the Detroit Red Wings on a power play. In May 2008, he was given a new two-year deal of about $2 million to stay with the Dallas Stars. Grossmann was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers on February 16, 2012, in exchange for a 2012 second-round pick and a 2013 third-round pick. Shortly after the trade on March 6, 2012, it was revealed that Grossmann had his name accidentally misspelled early in his pro career as "Grossman".