Two star signings from the NHL in Marcus Johansson, for Färjestad, and Calle Järnkrok, for Brynäs. But the summer has also been turbulent, with Färjestad's failed signing of Cal Foote and continued criticism of sponsor Red Bull. Here are the talking points ahead of the SHL season.
Ice hockeyBrynäs' dream signing is complete. Center Calle Järnkrok is returning after 13 seasons in the NHL. "It feels fantastic that it's now done," Järnkrok tells Brynäs' website.
Ice hockeyToronto's NHL team had a disastrous season. Now it's clear that Jim Hiller will be the new head coach of the Swedish team.
Ice hockeyThe road to the NHL playoffs looks thorny for Washington. After last night's 4-0 win over Toronto, a very small hope still remains.
Ice hockeyThe Swedish Olympic ice hockey team has suffered another setback in the NHL. Toronto's Oliver Ekman-Larsson suffered an injury after getting tangled up with opposing player Lucas Raymond.
Ice hockeyOn Friday, national team captain Sam Hallam will announce the Swedish squad for the Olympics in Milan and Cortina. The Swedish NHL stars are working hard to secure spots. Here are the Swedish points from the night.
Ice hockeyA nasty scene unfolded when Toronto's Chris Tanev collided with Philadelphia's Matevi Michkov in last night's NHL game. When the drama subsided, however, Swede Calle Järnkrok, among others, ensured that Toronto took home the victory with a 5–2 away win.
Ice hockeyLucas Raymond was forced to leave the ice with an injury and did not come back in Detroit's 3–2 win over Toronto.
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