The Washington Capitals have signed forward Theodor Niederbach to a one-year, two-way contract worth 1.025 million dollars.
The 24-year-old Swedish player agreed to the deal after a strong season with Frölunda, where he recorded 32 points in 52 games. The contract, confirmed by the club on Thursday, includes a two-way structure that allows for movement between the NHL and AHL at a minor-league rate of 85,000 dollars.
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Leksands IF announced the signing of American forward Tyler Kelleher on May 3 as their first major acquisition after relegation to HockeyAllsvenskan. The 31-year-old joins from Modo on a one-year contract, bringing proven playoff scoring prowess. Club officials praised his offensive skills and clutch performances.
Forward Jesper Norbäck has signed with Vimmerby after leaving Mora IK. The 28-year-old completed the move on Sunday evening and becomes the club's seventh contracted forward.
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Swedish defenceman Victor Söderström has chosen a two-year contract in Switzerland over a return to Brynäs. The 25-year-old also left open the possibility of another NHL stint with the Boston Bruins.
Noel Fransén, the 20-year-old defenseman from Färjestad BK, has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. The Swedish player will relocate to North America ahead of the 2026/27 season.
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Danish national team goaltender Frederik Dichow has joined SHL club Timrå IK from HV71 on a two-year contract. Timrå sport chief Kent Norberg, who previously recruited Dichow to HV71, led the move. Dichow expressed excitement about competing in SCA Arena.
Modo Hockey presented its first two new players for the 2026/27 season on Tuesday: center Arvid Caderoth from Vimmerby and defenseman Oskar Wahlberg from Frölunda. Caderoth, who served as assistant captain in Vimmerby, signed a two-year deal. Sport chief Henrik Gradin called Caderoth a leader and strong faceoff specialist.
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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.