Isac Brännström has parted ways with HV71 and will return to Luleå Hockey. The 28-year-old forward is set to reclaim his old jersey number 17.
HV71 announced on Sunday that the club and Brännström are going separate ways after three seasons together. The forward had rejoined the team ahead of the 2023/24 campaign on a three-year deal that will not be extended due to a serious upper-body injury sustained in October against Luleå.
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Several Swedish hockey players with NHL experience are making moves back to the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) amid recent announcements and reports. Defenseman Sebastian Aho is set to join Växjö next season, while Robert Hägg has extended his stay with Brynäs until 2028. Samuel Johannesson is reportedly joining Frölunda immediately to bolster their defense.
Forward Isac Brännström has agreed to rejoin Luleå Hockey on a one-year contract. The 27-year-old returns after leaving the club following the 2022/23 season.
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Swedish club Brynäs has shown strong interest in 23-year-old forward Oskar Olausson, according to Expressen. The player, who has struggled for ice time in North America, is being shopped widely on the market. A return to HV71, his former club, is not considered certain.
Luleå Hockey forward Mathias Bromé must decide within two weeks whether to honor his contract through 2028 or accept an overseas offer. The 31-year-old Swede, who joined Luleå after a stint in Örebro, won the SM-guld in his first season there. A contract clause allows him to depart for abroad by May 1.
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HV71 overturned a 0-1 deficit to win 3-2 against Leksand in the second game of the SHL relegation series, now leading 2-0. Hugo Pettersson scored twice while Andreas Borgman netted the decisive goal in the third period. SVT expert Jonas Andersson praised Borgman's class performance.
Pontus Johansson has shone in Skellefteå's SM playoff run against Luleå, scoring in recent matches and filling a key role. Expert Staffan Kronwall predicts the 24-year-old will depart Swedish hockey for the NHL after the season. His agent previously confirmed interest from North America's top league.
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The 21-year-old forward Fabian Hellström of IF Troja-Ljungby has received a concrete offer from Västerås ahead of next season. Reports indicate interest from Nybro as well. Hellström tallied five points in 34 games during a challenging season.