Charles-Edouard D'Astous was a major contributing factor to Brynäs' successful season, which took them to the SM final in ice hockey.
Now the 27-year-old is being rewarded with an NHL contract as Tampa Bay Lightning has presented the defenseman as a new acquisition for next season – with a one-year contract.
The Canadian came to the Gävle team before this season and scored 47 points in 66 matches.
