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5 days ago
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2025 Red Wings Draft Pick Michal Svrcek Announces Where He's Playing Next Season
The 2025 NHL Draft wrapped up in late June, and among the players selected by Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman was Slovakian forward Michal Svrcek in the fourth round (119th overall). However, fans are going to have to wait to see what he can do on North American ice. He confirmed recently to the Slovak television channel TVNoviny that he'll be returning to Brynäs IF of the SHL for another season. 'This week I agreed with my agent [Allan Walsh] and Detroit's management that I will stay with Brynas for the upcoming season, where I'll try to start the season with the men's A-team,' he said. After playing 30 games with the under-20 team in Sweden's top junior league, he was promoted to the men's team, playing in 17 games and scoring once with two assists. Bookmark The Hockey News Detroit Red Wings team site to stay connected to the latest news, game-day coverage, and player features. He still feels fortunate to have been selected by the Red Wings, with whom he said he met with multiple times in the days leading up to the Draft. 'I felt like Detroit could draft me,' Svrcek said. 'I talked to them a lot and had great meetings. I was not surprised. It was a great moment. I've enjoyed every moment (at camp). I'm so happy.' Speaking of drafts, Svrcek was also selected by the OHL's Windsor Spitfires in the Canadian Hockey League Import Draft. Before his decision was made to return to Brynäs IF, Svrcek's agent Allan Walsh explained that a collaboration was underway with the Red Wings on where his development could ultimately be helped most in 2025-26. 'There's a rather complex process involved in the decision of Michal coming to the CHL this year or not,' said Walsh. 'We're actively involved in the process with Michal and Detroit in figuring out where the best place is for him to play and working quickly to make a decision in collaboration with each other.' At only 18 years old, there is still plenty of time in Svrcek's development for him to hone his skills in hopes of eventually being an impact player at the NHL level. Never miss a story by adding us to your Google News favorites!
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11-07-2025
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Former Blackhawks, Canucks Goalie Signs In Sweden
American goaltender Collin Delia, 31, has signed a one-year contract with Brynäs IF, the Gävle-based SHL club announced on Friday. 'My family and I are incredibly happy to have this opportunity to represent a prestigious club like Brynäs,' said Delia. 'The team's passionate fans combined with its proud history made our decision easy. I'm looking forward to the season and I want to contribute to us going all the way and winning Swedish championship.' Advertisement Winning a title wouldn't be such a huge leap for Brynäs who, despite being promoted from the tier-two HockeyAllsvenskan last season, finished first in the SHL regular-season standings and went all the way to the league finals, losing to Lulea in six games. Delia joins a Brynäs team that has several big-name players, including Jakob Silfverberg, Johan Larsson, Robert Hägg, Oskar Lindblom, Michal Kempný and Christian Djoos. Delia is the only healthy goaltender under contract right now, as former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Erik Källgren isn't expected back until early 2026 after undergoing hip surgery. 'Collin is well-deserved and we have followed him for a long time,' said Brynäs sports director Johan Alcén. 'He's a goalie who always gives his best for the team and knows what is required at the highest level. He is very well-educated and incredibly good on his skates. It will be exciting to work with him and see what he can achieve in our environment.' Ex-NHL D-Man Moves From Czechia To Sweden Ex-NHL D-Man Moves From Czechia To Sweden Czech defenseman Michal Kempný, 34, has signed a one-year contract with Brynäs IF, the Gävle-based SHL club announced on Friday. Advertisement Born in Rancho Cucamonga, Cal., Delia played three years of NCAA hockey at Merrimack College and then signed as a free agent with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2017. Between 2017 and 2022, he played 32 NHL games with Chicago, spending the rest of the time with the AHL's Rockford IceHogs. In 2022, Delia signed with the Vancouver Canucks, starting the season in the minors, third in the team's goaltending depth chart, but played 20 NHL games that season after Thatcher Demko was injured and Spencer Martin faltered in the starting role. Delia spent the last two seasons in the minor-league systems of the Winnipeg Jets and Edmonton Oilers. In 52 NHL games, Delia has a goals-against average of 3.51, a save percentage of .897, a record of 19-18-7 and no shutouts. This is his first contract to play in Europe. Photo © Bob Frid-Imagn Images. Goalie Spencer Martin Signs In KHL Goalie Spencer Martin Signs In KHL Canadian goaltender Spencer Martin, 30, has signed a two-year contract with CSKA Moscow, the KHL club announced on Wednesday.
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01-06-2025
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Robert Hägg Returns To Sweden
Swedish defenseman Robert Hägg, 30, has signed a one-year contract with Brynäs IF, the Gävle-based SHL club announced on Wednesday. Hägg is returning to Sweden after spending the past 11 seasons in North America, split between the NHL and AHL in six different organizations. 'It feels really good to come to Brynäs,' said Hägg. 'I have been in the USA for many years and felt that it was a good time to return home to Sweden. I have had very good conversations with Johan Alcén and the club has clear visions that match mine. In the end, it was an easy decision when we got to that stage. I look forward to getting to work.' Advertisement 'Robert is a big, solid player who has accumulated a lot of experience and we will benefit greatly from that,' said Alcén, the club's sports director. 'We like his whole aura when he is out on the ice where he does not hesitate to step into the melée. He is a humble and respectful person who really makes his surroundings better and wants to win. He will fit in perfectly with the group.' Born in Uppsala, Sweden, Hägg developed in the MoDo system and he was rumored to be heading to that club a few months ago; however, MoDo's relegation to the second-tier HockeyAllsvenskan was probably a factor in him deciding to play elsewhere. Hägg was chosen in the second round, 41st overall, by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Between 2016 and 2025, he played 345 NHL regular-season games for the Flyers, Buffalo Sabres, Florida Panthers, Detroit Red Wings, Anaheim Ducks and Vegas Golden Knights, recording 63 points and 208 penalty minutes. He added three assists in 14 playoff games, all with Philadelphia. Robert Hägg to Anaheim: 'Why did you even sign me at all?' Robert Hägg to Anaheim: 'Why did you even sign me at all?' Last month, while he was still considering his options for the 2024-25 season, Advertisement Robert Hägg gave an interview with a Swedish reporter for where he expressed some of his disappointment with how things worked out in Anaheim. After being a regular NHLer for six seasons, Hägg only played seven games in the league over the past two seasons. He considered returning to Sweden last summer after a particularly sour experience in Anaheim, which he shared with Swedish media, but decided to give it one more shot with Vegas. Hägg joins a Brynäs team that is coming off a season in which it shattered all expectations. Just after being promoted from the HockeyAllsvenskan, Brynäs finished first overall in the regular season and made it to the SHL finals, where it lost to Lulea in six games. In addition to Hägg, the club's roster includes ex-NHLers Jakob Silfverberg, Johan Larsson, Oskar Lindblom, Christian Djoos, Axel Jonsson-Fjällby, Mattias Norlinder and goaltender Erik Källgren. Last year's team included defensemen Charles-Édouard D'Astous and Victor Söderström – however, D'Astous has signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning and, although Söderström is under contract for another season with Brynäs, it is expected that he might sign with the Chicago Blackhawks – who acquired his NHL rights in the spring. Advertisement Photo © Eric Hartline-Imagn Images Victor Soderstrom Wins Borje Salming Trophy As SHL's Top Defenseman Victor Soderstrom Wins Borje Salming Trophy As SHL's Top Defenseman Victor Söderström has been named the top defenseman in the Swedish Hockey League for the 2024-25 season. As a result, he has been awarded the Börje Salming Trophy.
