Swedish defenceman Victor Söderström has chosen a two-year contract in Switzerland over a return to Brynäs. The 25-year-old also left open the possibility of another NHL stint with the Boston Bruins.
Söderström played one season with Brynäs before signing a one-year deal with the Boston Bruins. He appeared in eight NHL games and spent most of the year in the AHL. Despite contact with Brynäs sport director Johan Alcén, the two sides never reached contract talks for a return.
Leksands IF has added defenseman Victor Sjöholm to its roster ahead of next season. The 22-year-old has signed a two-year deal after playing for TPS in Finland.
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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.
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.
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Versatile forward Tyler Vesel expects to depart Brynäs after three seasons as his contract expires. The 32-year-old American told Gefle Dagblad he doubts receiving an offer from the club. He expressed willingness to consider a return to Björklöven, newly promoted to SHL.