Swedish forward Oskar Olausson is close to returning to the SHL after five seasons in North America. The 23-year-old is finalizing negotiations with Frölunda, according to reports. He is expected to relocate to Göteborg ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Olausson was selected 28th overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL draft. He has spent time in the OHL as a junior before joining the Avalanche organization, where he appeared in three NHL games and 226 AHL contests.
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Several Swedish hockey players have shared updates on their careers following the 2025-26 season.
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.
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Örebro Hockey has secured defenseman Axel Elofsson with a contract extension through the 2027/28 season. The 17-year-old will spend the upcoming campaign on loan at IK Oskarshamn in Hockeyallsvenskan. The move aims to give the promising player more senior experience.
Norwegian goaltender Tobias Normann spoke about his future while in Fribourg for the World Championship. The 24-year-old reflected on a mixed season with Frölunda and ongoing talks of an NHL move to the New York Rangers.
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Swedish forward Alexander Ljungkrantz has agreed to join Östersund ahead of the next hockey campaign. The 24-year-old moves from BIK Karlskoga after a disappointing stint there.
Forward Lukas Sagranden has signed a one-year contract extension with Östersund for the upcoming Hockeyallsvenskan season. The 21-year-old right-shooter recorded eight goals and 12 points in 49 games last season. Östersund's sportchef Rasmus Aro praised his development and team contributions.
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The contract-free forward Jakob Lilja is drawing concrete interest from several SHL teams. After seven seasons abroad the 32-year-old could return to Swedish hockey.