20-летний защитник «Ферьестада» Ноэль Франсен подписал трехлетний контракт новичка с «Каролина Харрикейнз». Шведский хоккеист переедет в Северную Америку перед началом сезона 2026/27.
Ранее «Ферьестад» объявил о расставании с Франсеном после истечения срока действия его контракта. Молодой защитник провел последние два сезона в аренде в Аллсвенскан, выступая за «Вестерос» и «БИК Карлскуга». За три года в системе «Ферьестада» он принял участие всего в 18 матчах Шведской хоккейной лиги (SHL).
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The Carolina Hurricanes added physical presence to their roster by acquiring forward Nicolas Deslauriers from the Philadelphia Flyers ahead of the 2026 NHL trade deadline. The deal cost Carolina a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. General manager Eric Tulsky described the move as enhancing team toughness for the playoffs.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Noah Steen to a two-year, entry-level NHL contract starting in the 2026-27 season. General manager Julien BriseBois announced the deal, with Steen set to join the Syracuse Crunch for the rest of the 2025-26 AHL season on a tryout. The 21-year-old Norwegian impressed in Sweden this year.
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Norwegian goaltender Tobias Normann spoke about his future while in Fribourg for the World Championship. The 24-year-old reflected on a mixed season with Frölunda and ongoing talks of an NHL move to the New York Rangers.
Swedish forward Samuel Fagemo has reportedly agreed to a longer-term contract with Frölunda starting next season, according to Expressen. The 26-year-old has struggled to secure NHL ice time with the Winnipeg Jets this year. He returns after previously playing for the club as a junior.
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New York Islanders forward Simon Holmström shared his thoughts on fellow Tranås native Hugo Fransson's potential move away from HV71. The 24-year-old has enjoyed a strong start to the World Championship with Sweden.
The Seattle Kraken have signed defenseman Gustav Olofsson to a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 ahead of the NHL trade deadline. The 31-year-old Swede brings veteran depth to the team's blueline after strong performances in the AHL with the Kraken's affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds.
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Love Härenstam, the 19-year-old Swedish goaltender and world junior champion, has signed on for another season with Södertälje SK in Hockeyallsvenskan. The club announced the extension on Wednesday, keeping the Värmdö native through 2027. Härenstam, who was named the league's top rookie and best goaltender for the 2025/2026 season, remains with SSK despite being drafted by the NHL's St. Louis Blues.