Robin Lehner

Robin Lehner (born 24 July 1991) is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL).

He was selected by the Senators in the second round (46th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

International Play
Robin has competed internationally for Sweden in the 2009 IIHF World U18 Championships in Fargo, North Dakota, and Moorhead, Minnesota, where Sweden placed fifth.

He competed for starting goaltender at the 2011 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Buffalo, New York.

Playing Style
Robin is a butterfly-style goalie who uses his large frame to his advantage. Despite his size, he remains quite mobile with good lateral movement.

Following the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, Senators' scouting staff described Lehner's style as very competitive with good technique and a willingness to aggressively challenge shooters.

Sweden head coach Stephan Lundh described him as a "steady, calm person. He's very determined".

Robin's father, Michael has helped coach New York Rangers' goaltender Henrik Lundqvist and has had a big influence on both goaltenders' playing styles. His father never played goaltender, so he would often use his son as a "guinea pig" for Lundqvist.

Michael Lehner has done various forms of martial arts at an elite level and took his knowledge of movement over to goaltending. He has spent four seasons as the goaltending coach for Frölunda HC, Lundqvist's and Robin former team.

Personal Life
Robin and his wife, Donya (née Naini) have two children: a son and a daughter. Donya is of Persian descent.

He has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and struggled with alcohol & drug addiction before seeking help and getting sober during the 2018 off-season.

Robin is a fan of melodic death metal and in particular Swedish band In Flames, which originate from his home town of Gothenburg. The band influenced the design on his mask.