Lars Eller

Lars Eller (b. May 8th 1989 in Rødovre, Denmark), is a Danish forward who plays for Frölunda HC of the Elitserien.

Son of former Danish international and current Frederikshavn Whitehawks coach Olaf Eller, Lars is one of the best current young Danish players. He was drafted 13th overall of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, thus becoming the highest drafted Danish born and trained ever in the league history; Jan Popiel had been drafted three ranks higher in the 1964 NHL Amateur Draft, but had learned to play hockey at a young age in Canada.

Eller began playing organized hockey with his local club Rødovre SIK. He posted 47 points in 28 games in 2004-05. That season, he made his first appearance with the senior club, posting a hat trick and adding an assist. His skills soon attracted the attention of bigger clubs, and he joined Frölunda in 2005. He had a strong showing in the J20 Superelit with 55 points in 39 games.

Eller has been a member of the junior Danish National Teams for two seasons now.