verb (used with object), assimilated, assimilating. 1. to take in and incorporate as one's own; absorb: He assimilated many new experiences on his European trip. 2. to bring into conformity with the customs, attitudes, etc., of a group, nation, or the like; adapt or adjust: to assimilate the new immigrants.
25 years ago Mats Sundin was taken first overall at the NHL draft - and it changed the game forever. News. 25 years ago Mats Sundin was taken first overall at the NHL draft - and it changed the game forever. Mats Sundin broke a barrier to become the first European drafted No. 1 overall. The game changed forever that day. By Uffe Bodin. The year 1989 was one of great historical significance.
Landeskog was drafted 2nd overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. He is tied with Daniel Sedin and Victor Hedman as the second highest Swedish draft pick in history â Mats Sundin is first as the only Swedish player to be selected first overall in the draft.abriel is the son of former Swedish Hockey League defenceman Tony Landeskog, who currently works in the insurance business; his mother Cecelia is a chef and cooking instructor. He has a older brother, Adam Landeskog born 1990 as well as a twin sister Beatrice in Stockholm, Sweden.