Axel Holmstrom
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Signed a two-year contract with HV71 (SHL) in April of 2019.
Headed back to Europe
Holmstrom agreed to terms on a two-year contract with HV71 (SHL).
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Holmstrom heads back to his native Sweden after just two seasons playing with AHL Grand Rapids. The center was never able to earn a call-up to the NHL, which no doubt factored into his decision. Just 22 years of age, Holmstrom could still find his way back to North America.
Holmstrom heads back to his native Sweden after just two seasons playing with AHL Grand Rapids. The center was never able to earn a call-up to the NHL, which no doubt factored into his decision. Just 22 years of age, Holmstrom could still find his way back to North America.
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Holmstrom, a Swedish prospect, caught the attention of Red Wings scouts and ended up getting selected by the Original Six club in the seventh round (196th overall) of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. The net-crashing power forward made the transition to North America two years ago and contributed modestly to the AHL Griffin's Calder Cup win. This past season, he chipped in seven goals and 19 assists against a minus-11 rating through 66 minor-league contests. He likely needs more refinement before hitting the big stage, but Holmstrom should make some noise in training camp this fall in a bid to land a roster spot.
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Begins professional career
Holmstrom, a Swedish prospect, is now in North America with AHL Grand Rapids, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
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Staying overseas while rehabbing knee injury
Holmstrom, who was Detroit's seventh-round draft selection in 2014, is recovering from a torn ACL which is expected to keep him in Sweden for the upcoming season, MLive.com reports.
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