Lindholm, the Carolina Hurricanes' fifth-round choice in the 2013 NHL Draft, concluded his rookie season with 21 points (nine goals, 21 points) in 58 games. In 2014-15, he increased his point total to 39 (17 goals, 22 assists). The 20-year-old Swede won the Calder Trophy as the League's best rookie last year. Before turning pro, Lindholm played four seasons with Boston University, where he was a three-time All-American and two-time Hobey Baker Award finalist. As a freshman, he helped lead the team to its first NCAA title in school history. He finished with 105 points (44 goals, 61 assists) in 132 games. The Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins are hoping that Lindholm can become another Swedish player who has made an impact at the professional level. Peter Forsberg and Henrik Lundqvist were other talented Swedes who played for Pittsburgh before they became famous players elsewhere. In April 2012, Lindholm signed a three-year entry-level contract with Carolina. He was assigned to the Checkers, the Hurricanes' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate. After his first season with the Checkers, in which he scored 16 goals and added 31 assists in 57 games, Lindholm was chosen by Carolina in the 2013 NHL Draft.