Djurgården has loaned out goalkeeper Hugo Hävelid to Nybro Vikings to help him regain form, while making a strong inquiry to Malmö for Daniel Marmenlind as a replacement. The move comes amid a need to bolster their goaltending after Mark Langhamer returned to full training. Malmö is expected to decide on Marmenlind's potential transfer within a week.
Djurgården announced the loan of 21-year-old goalkeeper Hugo Hävelid to Nybro Vikings in HockeyAllsvenskan, where he previously served as a starting goalie for much of his two-and-a-half years with the club. Sportingly responsible Niklas Wikegård explained the decision, stating, 'It feels perfect for us and for Hugo that he gets to play matches continuously, rather than jumping in every other or every third week. He needs time to find his way back to his game and he is only 21 years old. We believe strongly in Hugo over time.' Wikegård added that the environment in HockeyAllsvenskan would suit Hävelid's development.
Panelists Mattias Ek and Mattias Persson supported the move. Ek noted, 'With how it has gone, that is not at all, it is good to take a step back to be able to take two steps forward.' He emphasized Hävelid's potential as a well-schooled, cool, and good goalkeeper who reached the SHL with Djurgården. Persson agreed, saying, 'Hävelid has not gotten his game to work in the SHL so far and this feels like a good solution to get some self-confidence again, to then come back to Djurgården and be a stable backup.' Both highlighted Wikegård's long-term faith in Hävelid, suggesting any replacement would be short-term.
Simultaneously, Djurgården has made a sharp inquiry to Malmö about acquiring Daniel Marmenlind, according to reports from Expressen. Marmenlind, a Stockholm native and Djurgården supporter, has contracts with Malmö for this season and next, valued at around 130,000 SEK per month. He is reportedly very interested in the move. Malmö's sport chief Oscar Alsenfelt commented, 'It is true that we have three goalkeepers. We understand that it is a challenging situation when you have three who are so good. Everyone wants to play.' Malmö's leadership is set to decide within a week, with indications they may release him. Djurgården also confirmed Oskar Blomgren will remain with Malmö.
