"Tommy Salo had another brillint IHL season, leading the Utah Grizzlies to a second consecutive Turner Cup, but he must prove he can do it in the NHL. Milbury rejected a trade request by Salo's agent but said if Salo does not make the team, he will be traded. (The Sporting News Hockey Yearbook 1996-97, p. 64)

"After back-to-back Turner Cup championships punctuated with awful stints with the Isles and an impressive World Cup showing, Salo has finally succeeded in establishing himself as a bona fide NHL goalie, stealing Eric Fichaud's No. 1 job and keeping the nets for 25 straight games during the stretch. Was named the World Cup's best goalie last spring in Finland." (The Sports Forecaster Hockey '97-'98, p. 124)

"[Islanders coach Mike] Milbury was pleased with Salo's play down the stretch, but is not sold on him being a No. 1 NHL goalie. Salo made key stops with games on the line, but figures to be pressed for his job in camp by [Eric] Fichaud." (The Hockey News 1997-98 Yearbook, p. 133)

"Salo won the starting job from Eric Fichaud in the second half and turned in some respectable numbers (20-27-8, 2.82 goals-against average, 90.4 save percentage, five shutouts) for the first time in the NHL. Can he put back-to-back consistent seasons together? (The Hockey News 1997-98 Yearbook, p. 133)

"It took months, but the search for Curtis Joseph's successor is over. After a late-season deal brought him to Edmonton, Salo enjoyed a solid run leading up to the playoffs. The Sweden has enough international experience and plenty of NHL duty under his belt to succeed at this most-demanding position. His ability to steal a game is pivotal to the success of the Oilers. Salo will try to prove his doubters on Long Island wrong by establishing himself among the best goalkeepers in the league. Based on potential and talent, he has that sort of ability." (The Sports Forecaster 1999-2000, p. 185)

"Unconventional and awkward, Salo is often off-balance, which forces him to make spectacular crowd-pleasing saves. While that's great for ticket buyers, it causes his defensemen headaches. Moreover, Salo also runs into problems when handling the puck. But despite all of the above, his teammates want him as their guy between the pipes any day of the week. Teammate Todd Marchant described him as being the team's MVP all year long last season. Salo can be white-hot. While with the Islanders, many followers doubted his potential as a No. 1 goalie. But since his arrival in Edmonton, he has proven them wrong. One of the NHL's steadiest No. 1 men. (The Sports Forecaster 2000-01, p. 177)

"The Swedish workhorse has literally smashed all doubts about his abilities as a No. 1 netminder. (The Sports Forecaster 2000-01, p. 39)

"Sweden's No. 1 goaltender is now considered a member of the NHL's elite. Last season, Salo posted career highs with 36 wins and eight shutouts. For the second consecutive season, the 5-11 173-pounder proved capable of playing 70-plus games for the Oilers. He has not elevated his game in the postseason but that is understandable given his heavy workload. Finishing sixth in the league in wins and fifth in shutouts, he continues to give his team a chance to win almost every time out. However, he does need a better backup goaltender so as to keep fresh for the playoffs. Salo has been a godsend for the Oilers since coming over from the New York Islanders in late 1998-99. He has continued Edmonton's long tradition of great goaltending (Andy Moog, Grant Fuhr, Bill Ranford and Curtis Joseph) and is now a bona fide all-star performer." (The Sports Forecaster 2001-02, p. 183)

"As Salo goes, so go the Oilers. With the departure of Doug Weight prior to last season, the team's true franchise player is now located between the pipes. Aside from a momentary lapse of reason in Salt Lake City, where a long-distance goal eliminated the Swedes from gold-medal contention, Salo had on outstanding 2001-02 campaign. He's a workhorse, able to play virtually every night at a high level. An acrobatic goaltender, he can make the impossible save seem simple. The Oilers may finally give Salo a breather more often this season due to the emergence of Jussi Markkanen. However, close to 65 appearances should still be in the offing." (The Sports Forecaster 2002-03, p. 177)

• Selected by New York Islanders in fifth round (fifth Islanders pick, 118th overall) of National Hockey League entry draft, June 26, 1993.
• Traded by Islanders to Edmonton Oilers in exchange for C Mats Lindgren and a 1999 eighth-round draft choice, March 20, 1999.
• Awarded (by arbitration) a one-year, $1.6 million contract with Oilers, August 9, 1999.
• Traded by Oilers (with sixth-round selection in 2004 entry draft) to Colorado Avalanche for Tom Gilbert, March 9, 2004.
• Signed as free agent with Modo Hockey (Swedish Elitserein), June 3, 2004.
• Announced retirement from professional hockey, March 17, 2005.
• Signed with Vastra Frolunda Indians (Swedish Elitserein), August 11, 2005.

• Member of gold-medal winning Swedish Olympic team, 1994.
• Winner, James Gatchene Memorial Trophy, 1994-95.
• Named to International Hockey League All-Star first team, 1994-95.
• Winner, Gerry F. Longman Memorial Trophy, 1994-95.
• Winner, James Norris Memorial Trophy, 1994-95.
• Winner, N.R. (Bud) Poile Trophy, 1995-96.
• Goaltender for Swedish Olympic Team, February 1998.
• Played in National Hockey League All-Star Game, 1999-2000.
• Named National Hockey League Player of the Week, March 25, 2002.
• Played in National Hockey League All-Star Game, 2001-02.
• Named National Hockey League Player of the Week, March 10, 2003.

• Suffered from tonsilitis; missed one game, February 8, 1997.
• Fractured finger; missed six games, December 20, 1998.
• Injured groin; missed ten games, November 10, 2003.