Sweden
2025 NHL Draft: Early Looks at Swedish Prospects
The 2025 NHL draft might not have the same amount of projected talent as past drafts, but it is still a strong draft nonetheless. There is not a prospect in this year’s draft with the perceived talent on the same level as left-winger Lucas Raymond who recently signed an eight-year contract with the Detroit Red […]
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ECHL: Wheeling Nailers Sign Merrimack College Graduate
The Wheeling Nailers announced today they have signed Merrimack College graduate Filip Forsmark for the 2024-25 ECHL season. Forsmark played two games in the ECHL last season with the Allen Americans after completing his final year at Merrimack. The Skovde, Sweden native’s first season in North America came in the 2017-18 season when he played […]
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Former Detroit Red Wing Announced to 2024 Hockey Hall of Fame Class
Two former Detroit Red Wings have been announced as inductees to the Hockey Hall of Fame with the 2024 class.
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Detroit Red Wings World Championships Recap
The Detroit Red Wings missed out on the Stanley Cup playoffs for the eighth season in a row. This time on the final day of the 2023-24 NHL season. There are two free agents, Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond, that will require the most attention of general manager Steve Yzerman during the upcoming offseason. With […]
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ECHL: Former Swamp Rabbits’ D-Man To Play Overseas Next Season
Greenville, S.C. — With the conclusion of the Swamp Rabbits season underway, the club’s players have been making moves on where to play next season. Friday, May 24, it was reported that defenseman Max Martin would play in Sweden next season for the Mora IK. This comes after the d-man from Winnipeg, Manitoba, played the […]
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The MN Wild Are Gritty Again
The Minnesota Wild came into the NHL Global Series with a losing record. They flew to Sweden a day after a massive 8-3 loss to the Dallas Stars at home. They faced the Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs. If there was ever a time that the Wild needed a kick in the rear, […]
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Devils Down Under: A True Story of Two Australians Who Became Devils Fans
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA HOSTS NHL GLOBAL SERIES The NHL GLOBAL SERIES is a great addition to the league’s yearly events, bringing the teams to fans who can’t get to them due to being overseas. It was rumored (a rumor started by Kevin Weekes on Twitter at the time) that the New Jersey Devils would be traveling […]
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Victor Söderström Is Entering a Make-Or-Break Season
In the 2019 NHL draft, John Chayka and the Coyotes made the surprising move to trade up to the 11th overall pick and draft the Swedish-born defenseman giving up the 14th and 45th picks in the same draft. Pre-draft scouting reports had Söderström as a good two-way defenseman with excellent skating and the potential to […]
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NHL Announces 2023 Global Series Games in Sweden
The NHL made a major announcement this morning concerning next season’s schedule. Four teams will play two regular season games each, in Stockholm, Sweden, as part of the 2023 NHL Global Series. The games will feature matchups involving the Detroit Red Wings, Minnesota Wild, Ottawa Senators, and Toronto Maple Leafs, all taking place between November […]
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Bruins’ Center Prospect On A Hot Streak in Sweden
The center position is a question mark going forward for the Boston Bruins organization. With Patrice Bergeron’s and David Krejci’s impending retirement, the Bruins locked up versatile forward Pavel Zacha to a four-year deal. Center Charlie Coyle is also under contract beyond this season. After that, Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney will be in the […]
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