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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Linköping HC has completed the signing of defenseman Linus Hultström to a three-season deal. The 33-year-old returns from Swiss club Biel after negotiations that began in late April.
Malte Gustafsson has decided to remain with HV71 for the upcoming season despite interest from Rögle. The 18-year-old defenseman is expected to be selected early in the NHL Draft in Buffalo.
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Swedish defenseman Malte Gustafsson has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the New York Islanders. The 18-year-old was selected 13th overall by the team in the 2026 NHL Draft. He remains under contract with HV71 for the upcoming season.
Defenseman Jonathan Andersson has returned to Swedish hockey after winning the Finnish championship with Tappara. The 32-year-old has agreed to a one-year deal with Kalmar HC.
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Forward Jesper Norbäck has signed with Vimmerby after leaving Mora IK. The 28-year-old completed the move on Sunday evening and becomes the club's seventh contracted forward.
HV71 is closing in on a new head coach after parting ways with Anton Blomqvist. Niklas Eriksson emerges as the leading candidate according to reports.
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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.