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.
Johansson left Leksand after a season that ended with relegation to Hockeyallsvenskan. He recorded 17 points in 47 games there before moving to North America. In Grand Rapids he has produced six points in eight regular-season games and earned significant ice time in the Calder Cup playoffs against the Chicago Wolves.
Pontus Johansson has shone in Skellefteå's SM playoff run against Luleå, scoring in recent matches and filling a key role. Expert Staffan Kronwall predicts the 24-year-old will depart Swedish hockey for the NHL after the season. His agent previously confirmed interest from North America's top league.
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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.
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.
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NHL forward Carl Grundström remains without a contract ahead of the upcoming season. The 28-year-old World Championship player has expressed interest in staying in North America while keeping Björklöven as a potential option.