Career
He is currently playing for Färjestad BK in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Persson was selected by the Islanders in the 5th round (125th overall) of the 2011 National Hockey League Entry Draft. Persson played three seasons (2009–2012) of major junior hockey with the Red Deer Rebels of the Western Hockey League (WHL), scoring 63 goals and 67 assists for 130 points, while earning 102 penalty minutes, in 200 games played.
On May 29, 2012, the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (National Hockey League) signed Persson to a three-year entry-level contract.
During the 2013-2014 season, Persson was recalled by the Islanders of the Sound Tigers and scored his first National Hockey League goal on April 5, 2014 against Braden Holtby of the Washington Capitals.