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.
Brynäs has been searching for a top defenseman to bolster its roster ahead of next season. According to reports from Expressen the club is now in long advanced talks with the 27-year-old Välimäki who has extensive NHL experience across seven seasons and more than 270 games.
Brynäs is reportedly in final negotiations to sign Finnish defenseman Juuso Välimäki for the upcoming SHL season. The 27-year-old brings nearly 300 NHL games of experience and strong offensive production from the AHL.
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Brynäs has signed Finnish defenseman Juuso Välimäki to a two-year contract. The 27-year-old returns to Europe after several seasons split between the NHL and AHL.
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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Björklöven sportchef Per Kenttä has rejected reports linking the club to defenseman Mattias Göransson. The denial comes as the SHL newcomer continues to build its roster ahead of the new season.