Djurgården signs NHL-experienced defenseman Lucas Carlsson

Djurgården Hockey has signed defenseman Lucas Carlsson to a four-year contract. The NHL-merited Swede returns home after eight years in North America. Sportchef Marcus Due-Boje praised the addition for its offensive qualities.

Djurgården announced the signing of Lucas Carlsson, a defenseman with 74 NHL games for Chicago, Florida, and San José. Carlsson left Brynäs in 2018 and spent the latest season in the AHL before opting to return to Sweden. The deal covers the next four seasons, signaling a long-term commitment, according to the club's official statement as reported by HockeyNews on May 1, 2026.

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