Leksands IF geht mit einem Spielerbudget von 23,5 Millionen Schwedischen Kronen und mehreren noch zu besetzenden Kaderplätzen in die nächste HockeyAllsvenskan-Saison.
Der Verein hat bereits einige wichtige Personalien für die Saison 2026/27 unter Trainer Jesper Olla geklärt. Der Verteidiger Carter Berger ist als Neuzugang bestätigt, während Stürmer Tyler Kelleher zu den erwarteten Verstärkungen zählt. Auf den Positionen im Angriff und in der Verteidigung sind noch einige Plätze offen.
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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.
Leksand has added 26-year-old Canadian defenseman Carter Berger to its roster for the Hockeyallsvenskan season. Berger joins after a season split across three clubs in North America and Europe.
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Leksands IF announced the signing of American forward Tyler Kelleher on May 3 as their first major acquisition after relegation to HockeyAllsvenskan. The 31-year-old joins from Modo on a one-year contract, bringing proven playoff scoring prowess. Club officials praised his offensive skills and clutch performances.
Victor Johansson, a 20-year-old Toronto-drafted defenseman from Stockholm, has left Leksands IF for rival Brynäs after expressing a lack of trust in the club's leadership. Leksand head coach Johan Hedberg addressed Johansson's comments, confirming his involvement in a key meeting and highlighting factors affecting the player's ice time. The move comes after Leksand's SHL playoff exit.
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Jesper Ollas has taken over as permanent sport chief for Leksands IF, tasked with guiding the club back to the SHL following relegation to hockeyallsvenskan. The appointment comes just days after a qualification loss to HV71. Ollas, a longtime club figure, emphasized shifting focus from disappointment to rebuilding.
Swedish hockey prospect Victor Johansson, a member of this year's JVM team, will leave Leksand IF after their relegation to HockeyAllsvenskan. According to Expressen, the young defenseman has agreed to join rival Brynäs in the SHL. He spent much of the season on loan at Oskarshamn.
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Oliver Ekman-Larsson is one of seven new players joining Tre Kronor's squad. All six successful juniors remain after the victory in Fortuna Hockey Games last week. The new players, including five NHL players, are set for the World Championship rehearsal in Ängelholm this week.