Bäckström uncertain on Brynäs future after playoff exit

Brynäs IF's season concluded with a quarterfinal loss to Växjö Lakers HC. Veteran forward Nicklas Bäckström, whose contract includes a one-year option, stated he has not discussed his future with the club. The 38-year-old reflected positively on his comeback despite the disappointment.

Brynäs bowed out of the SHL playoffs following their defeat to Växjö in the quarterfinals. Bäckström, who tallied 30 points in 45 regular-season games and two assists across five playoff matches, spoke to Expressen after the series ended. “We haven’t talked about the future,” he said regarding his contract option.

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Multiple SHL players announce future plans

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Several Swedish hockey players have shared updates on their careers following the 2025-26 season.

Veteran center Nicklas Bäckström will remain with Brynäs IF for the 2026/2027 campaign. The club confirmed that neither side activated the option to end his contract. Uncertainty lingers over his return timeline due to ongoing rehabilitation.

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Alexander Bjurström is parting ways with Visby/Roma after two seasons as the team's top scorer. The 28-year-old forward turned down a contract offer despite helping the club achieve promotion to HockeyAllsvenskan.

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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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.

Finnish defenseman Axel Rindell has signed with Brynäs following one season at HV71. The 26-year-old leaves after posting a career-high 36 points. He cited a desire to compete for top positions in the SHL.

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Karl Johansson has spoken about leaving Östersunds IK after four seasons in the Hockeyallsvenskan. The 33-year-old former captain received no contract offer following the end of last season. Three months later he described the decision as unexpected yet accepted it without resentment.

 

 

 

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