Jesper Wallstedt told NHL.com that becoming an NHL player was his goal from a young age. He cited Henrik Lundqvist as his idol, recalling how he and his older brother would watch New York Rangers games late at night in Sweden, dreaming of playing in the league.
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Wallstedt Reflects on NHL Dream and Idol Henrik Lundqvist
Jesper Wallstedt shared with NHL.com that his childhood dream was to play in the NHL, inspired by his idol, Henrik Lundqvist. Wallstedt and his brother would stay up late in Sweden to watch the New York Rangers play.