Karl Dennis Persson (born June 2, 1988) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey defenceman.
After two seasons in the then Elitserien with Djurgårdens IF he was signed to a three-year entry-level deal with the Buffalo Sabres on June 3, 2008.
He was then loaned to fellow Elitserien club, Timrå IK for the following 2008–09 season, before joining the Sabres American Hockey League affiliate, the Portland Pirates at the conclusion of the Swedish year.
[1] He was an emergency recall for the Sabres during their 2011 playoff series against the Philadelphia Flyers; however, he did not play in a game.
[2] Persson returned to his native Sweden after the Sabres declined to extend his contract, signing with Brynäs IF for two seasons before moving to his fourth SHL club, Modo Hockey on an optional two-year deal on May 5, 2014.