2008–09 Djurgårdens IF (men's hockey) season
Swedish ice hockey club season
The 2008–09 Djurgårdens IF Hockey season will be the club's 33rd season in the Swedish elite league Elitserien. The signing of David Schneider during late July 2008 is the first American player in the club's history to play for the club. The regular season started on home ice on September 18, 2008 against Luleå HF and will be concluded on February 28, 2009 away against Frölunda HC.
Offseason
March 20: Team captain Jimmie Ölvestad re-signed a one-year contract with Djurgården.
April 15: Former assistant coaches Mikael Johansson and Tomas Montén signed a two-year contract as the new coaches of the team.
Pre-season
Nordic Trophy
Standings
y - clinched semi-final spot for championship, x - clinched semi-final spot for 5th place, z - play for 9th place
Game log
Statistics
Goaltenders
Friendly games
Game log
Regular season
Standings
x – clinched playoff spot; y – clinched regular season league title; e – eliminated from playoff contention; r – play in relegation series
Game log
Stats
Skaters Top-10
from stats.swehockey
Goaltenders
Transfers
Drafted players
Djurgården players picked at the 2009 NHL entry draft.
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