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.
Bjurström recorded 53 points in 46 games during the 2024/25 season and followed that with 51 points in 52 regular-season games this year. In the playoffs he added nine goals and 16 points over 16 games as Visby/Roma earned its first-ever promotion to the higher division.
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Visby Roma secured a historic promotion to the Hockeyallsvenskan for the 2026/27 season, defeating Hudiksvall 4-1 in the fourth game of the Hockeyettan final on Wednesday evening. The victory gave Visby Roma a 3-1 series win, marking the first time a Gotland-based team advances to Sweden's second-tier league. Coach Hans Särkijärvi, who returned mid-season, led the celebration on home ice.
Visby Roma is actively pursuing forward Carl Jakobsson from Västerås as part of its preparations for a return to the Hockeyallsvenskan. The club is also advancing plans to renovate its home arena.
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Defenseman Alexander Anderberg will not stay with Östersunds IK after failing to receive a new contract offer, despite his willingness to take a pay cut. Interest from Västerås and AIK has emerged for the hard-shooting back, who recorded 29 points in 49 games this season. Meanwhile, AIK forward Oliver Tärnström appears headed for the exit after two seasons, with Mora leading the pursuit.
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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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.
Sebastian Dyk has left Södertälje SK after using a foreign clause in his contract. The 33-year-old forward cited family timing and interest from abroad as reasons for the move.
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Defenseman Henrik Malmström has joined Östersund on a two-year deal after leaving Västerås. The 27-year-old brings defensive experience and leadership to the HockeyAllsvenskan club.