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.
The announcement came on Friday. Dahlbeck most recently reached the final of the Swiss league with HC Davos, where his team lost the decisive seventh game to Fribourg-Gottéron. He brings extensive experience from the NHL, KHL and international play to Skåne.
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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.
Malmö Redhawks have reportedly signed Finnish defenseman Oliwer Kaski ahead of the upcoming SHL season. The 30-year-old comes from Köln in Germany, where he recorded 38 points in 48 games. Expressen broke the news of the deal.
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Kalmar HC has finalized a deal to sign experienced Swedish defenseman Jonathan Andersson for next season, according to reports. The 32-year-old, who has represented Tre Kronor, brings a wealth of elite experience to the club. Multiple outlets had linked him to the move in recent weeks.
Malmö Redhawks defeated Leksand 7–2 in the SHL, sending their opponents to qualifiers. The win came in a crucial match where Filip Björkman contributed a goal. Redhawks' chance for a direct spot in the quarterfinals remains alive ahead of the final round.
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Örebro Hockey has signed goaltender Filip Larsson, 27, from Leksand on a two-year contract through at least 2028. The move strengthens the team's goaltending after Larsson's previous deal was voided by Leksand's SHL relegation. Larsson will form a tandem with Jonas Arntzen, replacing Jhonas Enroth.
Swedish defenceman Fredrik Claesson is expected to depart Dynamo Moskva when his contract expires on May 31. The 33-year-old, who has spent four seasons in the KHL, has attracted interest from Shanghai Dragons and Traktor Tjeljabinsk. His future club remains undecided ahead of the 2026/27 season.
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Reigning Swedish champions Skellefteå AIK have added forward Andro Kaderli on a two-year deal. The 20-year-old moves from Leksand after one SHL season. He will remain in the top flight rather than return to Switzerland.