Swedish forward Anton Gradin has agreed to join Norwegian club Sparta Sarpsborg on a one-year deal for the 2026/27 season. The 26-year-old leaves HockeyAllsvenskan after four campaigns.
Gradin, who hails from Örnsköldsvik, returns to play abroad after previously spending two years in Switzerland. He rejoined Swedish hockey in 2022 and featured for Tingsryd, Djurgården, Västerås and Troja-Ljungby.
Forward Lukas Sagranden has signed a one-year contract extension with Östersund for the upcoming Hockeyallsvenskan season. The 21-year-old right-shooter recorded eight goals and 12 points in 49 games last season. Östersund's sportchef Rasmus Aro praised his development and team contributions.
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Swedish defenseman Anton Johansson is impressing in the AHL playoffs with the Grand Rapids Griffins. His coach Dan Watson believes the 21-year-old is very close to making the NHL.
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.
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Borlänge is leading the race to sign forward Martin Karlsson following his departure from Leksand. The 35-year-old spent last season in France after Leksand was relegated from the SHL.