The Basics
Phonetic pronunciation: TEHL-kwist
Nicknames: Telly, Tellan
Birthdate: 19 September 1979
Birthplace: Sundbyberg, SWE
Current Residence: Solna, SWE
Height: 5 feet, 11 inches
Weight: 185lbs
Catches: Left
Team: Phoenix Coyotes
Confrence/Division: Western , Pacific
Season: 4th
Last Amateur Club: Djurgardens (SWE)
Drafted: Toronto 2000, 3rd round, 70th overall
2007/08 Compensation: $800,000.00 USD

Scouting Report
Assets:
Has excellent technical skills and a wealth of International experience. Is capable of huge saves in a pinch, which serves him well in a backup role.
Flaws:
Needs to improve his mental game if he is ever to challenge for a starting role in the NHL. Still gives up too many soft goals.
Career Potential:
No. 2 goalie

Transactions
- Re-signed by the Phoenix Coyotes to a two-year contract, February 16, 2007.
- Traded by Maple Leafs to Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for W Tyson Nash and fourth-round selection in 2007 entry draft, November 28, 2006.
- One-year contract option exercised by Maple Leafs, June 8, 2006.
- Agreed on contract (terms undisclosed) with Maple Leafs, August 6, 2004.
- Selected by Toronto Maple Leafs in third round (third Maple Leafs pick, 70th overall) of National Hockey League entry draft, June 24, 2000.

Honours and Awards
- (2005-06) Olympic Gold Medal, 2006 Winter Olympics (SWE)

What Others Are Saying

"The 21-year-old has been a sensation in the Swedish League, forcing former NHLer Tommy Soderstrom into retirement and leading Djurgarden to the league championship. In fact, Djurgarden has been able to use the offense-oriented Torpedo system - which features four forwards and a defenseman - in part because they are so confident in Tellqvist's ability to bail them out." (Ken Campbell, The Hockey News Future Watch 2001)

"After two straight Swedish elite league titles, Tellqvist is headed to North America. In 2000-01, the 5-11 goalkeeper registered five shutouts and a 2.08 goals-against average in 43 games with Djurgardens IF. The 70th overall draft pick in 2000 has seen his stock skyrocket in just over a year's time. He has big-game experience and a penchant for making spectacular stops. The Leafs are convinced of Tellqvist's potential. He is considered Toronto's goaltender of the future." (The Sports Forecaster 2001-02, p. 85)

"The team jettisoned Glenn Healy because they were sure Tellqvist would be the backup goalie, but a disastrous training camp proved he wasn't ready for NHL competition and he continues to struggle at the American League level. He was the best goalie in Sweden the past two years and is the third goalie on its Olympic team, but it's clear he is a long-term project rather than a quick fix." (Ken Campbell, The Hockey News Future Watch 2002)

"Tellqvist struggled mightily in his first year in North America but the Leafs are still very optimistic about his NHL future. He was thought to be close to stepping in because of his experience as a starter in Sweden but the timetable has been pushed back after his performance last season." (The Sports Forecaster 2002-03, p. 83)

"He had such a miserable training camp in 2001 and was so middling in his first pro season last year that the Leafs were a little uncertain whether he would emerge as a prospect or play out his contract and head back to Sweden. But after adjusting to the North American game and becoming a far more aggressive and confident goalie, Tellqvist has rebounded in a big way. Tellqvist, who likely has one more season in St. John's, performed admirably when injuries pressed him into service with the big club." (Ken Campbell, The Hockey News Future Watch 2003, p. 34)

"The Swedish netminder spent another season in the AHL during the lockout, and is the frontrunner to earn the backup role behind Ed Belfour in 2005-06. In fact, this may be Tellqvist's last opportunity to showcase his ability to Leafs management. He needs to seize the opportunity once and for all." (The Sports Forecaster 2005-06, p. 105)