Swedish forward Oskar Olausson is close to returning to the SHL after five seasons in North America. The 23-year-old is finalizing negotiations with Frölunda, according to reports. He is expected to relocate to Göteborg ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Olausson was selected 28th overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL draft. He has spent time in the OHL as a junior before joining the Avalanche organization, where he appeared in three NHL games and 226 AHL contests.
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Several Swedish hockey players with NHL experience are making moves back to the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) amid recent announcements and reports. Defenseman Sebastian Aho is set to join Växjö next season, while Robert Hägg has extended his stay with Brynäs until 2028. Samuel Johannesson is reportedly joining Frölunda immediately to bolster their defense.
Swedish club Brynäs has shown strong interest in 23-year-old forward Oskar Olausson, according to Expressen. The player, who has struggled for ice time in North America, is being shopped widely on the market. A return to HV71, his former club, is not considered certain.
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Forward Linus Weissbach and Frölunda have parted ways, ending the player's second stint with the SHL club. The 28-year-old returned to his hometown team in 2024 after years playing in North America.
Finnish world champion defenceman Oliwer Kaski has returned to Sweden's SHL, signing a one-year contract with Malmö. The 30-year-old right-shot back joins from German DEL side Köln, where he recorded 38 points last season. Kaski previously played for HV71.
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Örebro Hockey is pursuing forward Michael Lindqvist from relegated Leksand ahead of next season, sources say. The 31-year-old right-shooter has averaged around 25 points per season over 11 years in SHL. Leksand fell to HV71 in recent qualification play.
Malmö Redhawks have completed the signing of Swedish defenseman Klas Dahlbeck. The 34-year-old returns home after a successful stint abroad and will join the team on a three-year contract.
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Västerås IK has added 24-year-old forward Sebastian Falk to its roster ahead of the upcoming Hockeyallsvenskan season. The Stockholm native joins after a prolific stint with Lindlövens IF, where he recorded 72 points in 49 games. Falk, who has prior experience in the league, aims to secure a permanent spot.