Linus Klasen

Linus Klasen (born February 19, 1986, in Stockholm) is a Swedish ice hockey player, currently playing in the Malmö Redhawks of the HockeyAllsvenskan.

Playing career
Klasen started his career with Huddinge IK and has played with Södertälje SK in the Swedish Elitserien. He played 3 games with team Sweden in the 2007–08 season.

On October 30, 2010 Klassen made his NHL debut with the Nashville Predators in an away game against the Detroit Red Wings.

Klasen signed a three-year contract with the Malmö Redhawks of the HockeyAllsvenskan on May 17, 2011. He was immediately appointed the team's captain. The contract includes an annual salary of 4 million SEK ($0.6 million USD), making him the best paid Swedish ice hockey player.