Matias Mäntykivi is leaving his Finnish club Ilves after activating an option in his contract to move abroad. The 24-year-old forward has been linked with a move to the Swedish SHL club Växjö Lakers for next season.
Ilves announced that Mäntykivi chose to exercise the clause allowing him to depart after the season. The club stated that his contract for next season included an option for an overseas move, which he used.
Växjö Lakers have secured the services of 24-year-old Finnish center Matias Mäntykivi on a two-year contract for the upcoming SHL season. The player arrives from Ilves in Finland's Liiga league.
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Finnish goaltender Lassi Lehtinen is expected to leave HV71 for Björklöven ahead of the upcoming SHL season. The 27-year-old remains under contract with HV71 but appears close to completing a transfer.
Växjö Lakers have announced that five players will depart the club after the season, including Dylan McLaughlin (now with Timrå IK), Reid Gardiner (linked to Timrå), and Félix Robert (rumored for Finland's Tappara), signaling a major roster refresh.
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Defenseman Linus Nässén has signed a one-plus-one contract with HIFK in Helsinki after leaving Timrå in the SHL. The 28-year-old will reunite with head coach Olli Jokinen, who previously worked with him at Jukurit and Timrå.