Eighteen-year-old center Milton Gästrin is expected to join Brynäs in the SHL on loan from the Washington Capitals. The move follows a strong season with Modo in Hockeyallsvenskan.
According to reports, Brynäs has reached an agreement with Gästrin to bring him in as one of two centers needed for the roster. He will be loaned from the Washington Capitals, which views the SHL as the best development path for the player to take on a significant role.
Brynäs is close to securing a major new signing for the upcoming SHL season. The Gävle club is engaged in advanced negotiations with Finnish defenseman Juuso Välimäki.
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Malmö Redhawks has loaned 19-year-old center Kalle Hemström to Nybro on a season-long deal. The move aims to give the young player more senior playing time.
Linköping has added experienced forward Brendan Shinnimin on a one-year contract. The 35-year-old Canadian arrives from Luleå after five seasons with the club.
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Defenceman Lucas Carlsson is returning to the SHL next season with Djurgården, turning down a comeback with Brynäs, according to Expressen. The player spent the last eight seasons in North America playing in the NHL and AHL. His agent declined to comment on specific teams.