With the past week behind us, we take a look at player and personnel moves within the league. This week was a quiet one around the league but there were still a few moves, but the big news of the week was the NHL draft.
Ebert
Örebro suffered a big loss this week as Nick Ebert has signed a contract in the KHL. The big defenseman played the better part of three seasons with Örebro tallying 26 goals and 53 assists in 124 games played. He has signed with Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg.
Zohorna
Tomas Zohorna will not be returning to Oskarshamn this coming season. The 34 year old came to the SHL this past season and put up solid numbers with the team, scoring 12 goals and adding 19 assists in 51 games played. However, it appears Zohorna will be a one and done in the SHL as he will be returning to his home country to play with HC Dynamo Pardubice in the Czech League.
Palmu
Although they lost a player on their blue line Örebro strengthened their offensive core this week signing Finnish forward Petrus Palmu. The 24 year old has a diverse resume including time in the OHL, AHL, DEL and most recently was the captain for Jukurit in Liiga.
- Great fun to be able to add Petrus to the team building. We get a nimble player who is strong on the puck and has a nice finish. We like Petrus' attitude, and his look for the game and he will take further steps with us, says Örebro's sports manager Niklas Johansson
The contract is valid until the end of the 2023/24 season
Öby-Olssen
Oskarshman also lost a young prospect this week as 20 year old Mikkel Öby-Olssen has signed with Altumna in Hockeyallsvenskan. The young Norwegian appeared in 35 games for Oskarshamn last season.
NHL Draft
The much anticipated NHL entry draft was held this week in Montréal and there were a number of young SHL players selected, includng six in the first round.
First Round
- Marco Kasper, center, Rögle BK - Detroit Red Wings
- Jonathan Lekkerimäki, forward, Djurgårdens IF - Vancouver Canucks
- Noah Östlund, center, Djurgårdens IF - Buffalo Sabres
- Lian Bichsel, back, Leksands IF - Dallas Stars
- Liam Öhgren, forward, Djurgårdens IF - Minnesota Wild
- Filip Bystedt, center, Linköping HC - San Jose Sharks
Second Round
- Mattias Hävelid, back, Linköping HC - San Jose Sharks
- Elias Salomonsson, back, Skellefteå AIK - Winnipeg Jets
- Calle Odelius, back, Djurgårdens IF - New York Islanders
Third Round
- Oskar Pettersson, forward, Rögle BK - Ottawa Senators
- Elias Pettersson, back, Örebro Hockey - Vancouver Canucks
- Ludvig Persson, forward, Frölunda HC - Washington Capitals
- Adam Engström, back, Djurgårdens IF - Montreal Canadiens
Fourth Round
- Simon Forsmark, back, Örebro Hockey - Carolina Hurricanes
- Anton Johansson, back, Leksands IF - Detroit Red Wings
- Dans Locmelis, forward, Luleå Hockey - Boston Bruins
- Dennis Hildeby, målvakt, Färjestad BK - Toronto Maple Leafs
- Maximilian Kilpinen, forward, Örebro Hockey - Detroit Red Wings
Fifth Round
- Sandis Vilmanis, forward, Luleå Hockey - Florida Panthers
- Samuel Jonsson, målvakt, Brynäs IF - Edmonton Oilers
Sixth Round
- Theo Wallberg, back, Skellefteå AIK - Ottawa Senators
- Fabian Wagner, forward, Linköping HC - Winnipeg Jets
- Gustav Karlsson, forward, Örebro Hockey - Buffalo Sabres
Seventh Round
- Theo Wallberg, back, Skellefteå AIK - Ottawa Senators
- Fabian Wagner, forward, Linköping HC - Winnipeg Jets
- Gustav Karlsson, forward, Örebro Hockey - Buffalo Sabres