[REVISION HISTORY]

Swedish hockey players in NHL and SHL preseason

2 recorded revisions of this situation.

What changed

2026-10-07 15:08 UTC → 2026-10-17 21:21 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Swedish hockey players continue to make headlines across the NHL and SHL as the 2026/27 season progresses. In the SHL, Jonas Lagerberg Hoen has completed a successful comeback for Leksands IF following an eleven-month injury absence, scoring immediately upon his return. The 19-year-old, a 2026 first-round draft pick by the Ottawa Senators, is being considered for Sweden’s Junior World Championship squad. Additionally, Lucas Elvenes is leading the scoring race for Växjö with 13 points in six matches. Despite his performance, Elvenes is on an expiring contract and has noted a potential return to his former club, Rögle, while also facing interest from the Swiss club Lugano. In the NHL, 19-year-old Ivar Stenberg, who recently moved from Frölunda to the San Jose Sharks after being selected second overall in the summer draft, expressed admiration for veteran Mats Zuccarello following a recent matchup. Recent NHL developments include 22-year-old defenseman Anton Johansson scoring his first career goal during the Detroit Red Wings’ 2–1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Meanwhile, 18-year-old prospect Viggo Björck has drawn praise from analysts for his “high hockey IQ and complete style of play” during his first seven games with the Winnipeg Jets, despite not yet recording a point. Earlier preseason developments included notable performances from Leo Carlsson and William Eklund, Samuel Ersson’s debut with the Ottawa Senators, and Victor Östman being placed on waivers by the Seattle Kraken.

Versions

Select a version to see what changed compared to the one before it.