HV71 retained back prospect Malte Gustafsson after he was linked with a move to Rögle earlier this month. The young player has committed to the club with a senior team contract.
Malte Gustafsson was reported in early May to be considering a departure from HV71, with Rögle among the clubs showing interest. Instead, he chose to extend his stay and signed an A-lagskontrakt with the team.
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Leksands IF has extended the contract of forward Arvid Eljas, marking the first new deal since the team's relegation from SHL to Hockeyallsvenskan. Sportchef Jesper Ollas praised Eljas' leadership and commitment to the club's rebuild. The club also confirmed continuity in its coaching staff and young players in the squad.
Goaltender Felix Sandström, the 29-year-old Gävle native, has signed a two-year contract extension with HV71 through 2028, the club announced. His heroics in HV71's 4-0 SHL qualification series sweep over Leksand, where he allowed just five goals, secured the team's top-flight survival and completes a revamped goaltending trio in Jönköping.
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Defenseman Henrik Malmström has joined Östersund on a two-year deal after leaving Västerås. The 27-year-old brings defensive experience and leadership to the HockeyAllsvenskan club.
Skellefteå AIK assistant coach Andreas Falk has firmly denied rumors of a move to HV71. He confirmed he has three years left on his contract and plans to remain in place. The announcement follows speculation linking him to the vacant head coaching role at HV71.
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Södertälje has extended the contract of center Hampus Harlestam through the 2027/28 season. The 33-year-old forward, a reliable performer in Hockeyallsvenskan, adds stability to the team's core. Sportchef Emil Georgsson praised Harlestam's work ethic and contributions.
Västerås IK has added 20-year-old center Melker Bertals to its roster on a one-year contract ahead of the new season. The forward comes from Borlänge in Hockeyettan, where he tallied 42 points over 37 regular-season games in his first senior campaign. Bertals, a product of Mora IK's youth system, expressed excitement about joining the club's fresh start.
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Södertälje SK has signed forward Gabriel Olsson from Kalmar HC for the next season on a two-year contract. The 28-year-old right-shot player, who had a contract with Kalmar remaining, was allowed to leave after five years with the club. SSK confirmed the deal on Monday evening.