# Swedish hockey players in NHL and SHL preseason

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/swedish-hockey-players-in-nhl-and-shl-preseason
> Updated: 2026-09-21T05:32:36.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Swedish hockey players are participating in training camps and preseason games across the NHL and SHL as the 2026/27 season approaches.

In the NHL, players such as Leo Carlsson and William Eklund have recorded notable preseason performances. Goaltender Samuel Ersson made his debut with the Ottawa Senators, while Victor Östman was placed on waivers by the Seattle Kraken. Earlier reports noted high concentrations of Swedish players at the training camps of the Detroit Red Wings, Ottawa Senators, and Nashville Predators, including rising talent Elton Hermansson.

In the SHL, Erik Thorell suffered an injury during a collision while attempting a comeback from a previous wrist injury.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Swedish hockey players make headlines in NHL and SHL preseason

Swedish hockey players see mixed results in recent action: Leo Carlsson shines for the Ducks, William Eklund scores in his Senators debut, and Erik Thorell exits a game due to injury.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/swedish-hockey-players-make-headlines-in-nhl-and-shl-preseason

### 2026-09-20: Swedish players prepare for 2026/27 NHL training camps

Swedish hockey players are heading into 2026/27 NHL training camps, highlighted by rising talent Elton Hermansson, a first-round draft pick for the Los Angeles Kings.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/swedish-players-prepare-for-202627-nhl-training-camps

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