Sweden has unveiled its roster for the 2026 World Juniors. Below is the star-studded lineup, filled with intriguing prospects and draft-eligible talent.

Sweden enters the tournament with a roster that includes 16 drafted players, three of whom were selected in the first round. The lineup is also interesting from a draft perspective, as it features four first-time draft-eligible players and five who went undrafted in previous years.

Swedish head coach Magnus Hävelid has high expectations heading into the tournament. A major focus this year has been scheduling two exhibition games against Canada to measure themselves against the favorites early on.

“We dream of winning gold and aim to challenge the United States and Canada, who have to be considered the favorites in the tournament. We need to grow together as a really strong team and group, and that’s the goal for this training camp. If we succeed with that, we know we have several game-breakers on this team, and that can take us a long way,” said Magnus Hävelid, head coach of the Junior Crowns.

“We were invited by Canada to hold our training camp there. We felt it was appealing because we have many players who weren’t at the World Juniors last year, so it will be a good experience for us to play on the smaller rink and get a sense of what’s required against the gold favorites. Switzerland will also be a good benchmark,” says Magnus Hävelid.

Sweden’s World Juniors roster and NHL rights

Goaltenders
Love Härenstam (2025 round 6 #179 overall by St. Louis Blues)
Herman Liv (Undrafted)
Måns Goos (2025 round 5 #158 overall by Dallas Stars)    

Defensemen
Felix Öhrqvist (Undrafted)
Leo Sahlin Wallenius (2024 round 2 #53 overall by San Jose Sharks)
Sascha Boumedienne (2025 round 1 #28 overall by Winnipeg Jets)
Viggo Gustafsson (2024 round 3 #77 overall by Nashville Predators)
Felix Carell (Undrafted)
Victor Johansson (2024 round 4 #120 overall by Toronto Maple Leafs)
William Håkansson (2026 NHL Draft)
Alfons Freij (2024 round 2 #37 overall by Winnipeg Jets)    

Forwards
Lucas Pettersson (2024 round 2 #35 overall by Anaheim Ducks)
Milton Gästrin (2025 round 2 #37 overall by Washington Capitals)
Linus Eriksson (2024 round 2 #58 overall by Florida Panthers)
Ivar Stenberg (2026 NHL Draft)
Anton Frondell (2025 round 1 #3 overall by Chicago Blackhawks)
Valter Lindberg (Undrafted)
Viggo Björck (2026 NHL Draft)
Loke Krantz (2025 round 7 #218 overall by Seattle Kraken)
Liam Danielsson (Undrafted)
Eddie Genborg (2025 round 2 #44 overall by Detroit Red Wings)
Jack Berglund (2024 round 2 #51 overall by Philadelphia Flyers)
Wilson Björck (2025 round 5 #143 overall by Vancouver Canucks)
Eric Nilson (2025 round 2 #45 overall by Anaheim Ducks)
Casper Juustovaara Karlsson (2026 NHL Draft)
Victor Eklund (2025 round 1 #16 overall by (New York Islanders)

Notable omissions:
D Malte Vass (2025 round 3 #76 overall by Columbus Blue Jackets)
D Gabriel Eliasson (2024 round 2 #39 overall by Ottawa Senators)
F Melvin Fernström (2024 round 3 #93 overall by Vancouver Canucks, rights belong to Pittsburgh Penguins)

Canadian defenseman Calvin de Haan, 34, has signed a two-year contract extension with Rögle BK, the SHL club announced on Friday.

This is de Haan’s first season playing in Europe after a lengthy career in North America, which included over 600 NHL games with six different teams.

De Haan has nine points in 18 games so far for Rögle, who currently sit third in the 14-team SHL with 47 points in 24 games.

“I think Calvin’s game speaks for itself and we obviously want to continue to see in green and white in the future,” said Rögle sports director Hampus Sjöström. “He’s a stable defender and has leadership qualities that are of great benefit to our group. It feels great that Calvin and his family are enjoying themselves so well here in Rögle and Ängelholm and I look forward to continuing our collaboration for another two seasons.”

In addition to de Haan, Rögle’s roster includes ex-NHLers Mark Friedman, Karson Kuhlman and Fredrik Olofsson.

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Born in Carp. Ont., de Haan played junior hockey for the OHL’s Oshawa Generals and was chosen 12th overall by the New York Islanders in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

Between 2011 and 2025, de Haan played 679 NHL regular-season games for the Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Tampa Bay Lightning, Colorado Avalanche and New York Rangers, recording 149 points and 249 penalty minutes. He also recorded five points in 38 playoff games.

De Haan split last season between the Avalanche and Rangers. The 6-foot-1, 194-pound rearguard was traded to the Rangers along with Juuso Parssinen, a second-round pick, and a fourth-round pick in 2025. In return, the Avalanche received Ryan Lindgren, Jimmy Vesey, and Hank Kempf.

Internationally, de Haan represented Canada at one U-18 IIHF World Championship, two World Juniors and at the 2017 World Championship.

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Russian-Bulgarian goaltender Alexandar Georgiev, 29, has signed a two-year contract to play for Spartak Moscow, the KHL club announced on Tuesday.

The news comes two days after Georgiev’s contract with the Buffalo Sabres was terminated by mutual agreement, and it was speculated at the time that it was done with the intention of returning to play in Russia.

Georgiev had only played two AHL games for the Rochester Americans this season, both losses, with a goals-against average of 3.57 and a save percentage of .896.

For Georgiev, who was born in Bulgaria but moved with his family to Russia at a young age, it will be his first time playing in the KHL and his first time playing in Russia since 2014, when he was 18.

From age 18 to 21, Georgiev played in Finland, mostly for TPS Turku, with whom he played 54 Liiga regular-season and playoff games and three Champions Hockey League games.

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Never drafted by an NHL club, Georgiev signed as a free agent with the New York Rangers in 2017. From then until 2025, he played 303 NHL regular-season games with the Rangers, Colorado Avalanche and San Jose Sharks, compiling a record of 151-108-26 with 15 shutouts, a goals-against average of 2.99 and a save percentage of .903. He also played 20 playoff games, where his record was 9-10 with a 2.72 average and .904 save percentage.

Georgiev joins a Spartak team that sits seventh in the KHL’s 11-team Western Conference with a record of 14-12-3 through 29 games. Spartak’s roster includes Slovak ex-NHLers Adam Ružička and Christian Jaroš. He will likely share a crease with 30-year-old Artyom Zagidulin, who played one game for the Calgary Flames in 2021.

Ex-Blackhawks D-Man Finds Third KHL Team This SeasonMobile defenseman Wyatt Kalynuk joins his third KHL club this season, aiming to boost the Shanghai Dragons' blueline.

Traktor Chelyabinsk and goaltender Chris Driedger have terminated their contract upon mutual agreement, the KHL club announced on Sunday.

The news came two days after it was announced that Connor Hellebuyck would be out of the Winnipeg Jets’ lineup for four to six weeks. The Jets retained Driedger’s NHL rights when he signed with Chelyabinsk in June.

The Jets called up 22-year-old Thomas Milic from the AHL’s Manitoba Moose and called up Isaac Poulter from the ECHL to Manitoba. The Jets might plan to assign Driedger to the Moose as insurance if the duo of Milic and Eric Comrie falters before Hellebuyck returns. 

In 23 games this season with Traktor, Driedger has a goals-against average of 3.05, a .917 save percentage, one shutout and a record of 8-9-1. Traktor currently sits fifth in the KHL’s 11-team Western Conference with a record of 13-12-5.

Driedger, who was born and raised in Winnipeg, played junior hockey for the WHL’s Tri-City Americans and Calgary Hitmen, was chosen in the third round, 76th overall, by the Ottawa Senators in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

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Between 2014 and 2024, Driedger played 67 NHL regular-season games for the Senators, Florida Panthers and Seattle Kraken, compiling a record of 31-24-5 with a goals-against average of 2.45, a save percentage of .917 and five shutouts. He also played three playoff games for Florida in 2021.

Winnipeg acquired Driedger in a trade with Florida in 2025 – he played only five AHL games with the Moose at the end of the 2024-25 season.

Internationally, Driedger played in six of Canada’s 10 games at the 2022 IIHF World Championship in Finland, backstopping the team to a silver medal.

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Canadian defenseman Wyatt Kalynuk, 28, has signed a contract to play the remainder of the current season with the Shanghai Dragons, the KHL club announced on Saturday.

Shanghai will be Kalynuk’s third KHL team already this season. He spent the 2024-25 season playing for the Lahti Pelicans in Finland following four seasons of pro hockey in North America.

“A mobile defenseman who can play on the power play, moves the puck well, and supports the attack,” is how Dragons GM Igor Varitsky described Kalynuk. “He showed solid performance both in the AHL and in Finland, where he collected 36 points, including 10 goals. Wyatt is already familiar with the KHL after stints in Kazan and Ufa, and he’ll fit into a system he knows well. He’ll bring speed and offensive potential to our blue line.”

Kalynuk was a seventh-round draft pick of the Philadelphia Flyers in 2017 and then spent the next three seasons playing for the University of Wisconsin Badgers, serving as team captain his last season.

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Over the next two seasons, Kalynuk played 26 NHL games for the Chicago Blackhawks, recording nine points and six penalty minutes. He’s also spent time in the minor-league systems of the Vancouver Canucks, New York Rangers and St. Louis Blues, and went to the training camp of the Arizona Coyotes in 2023.

Kalynuk started this season playing for Ak Bars Kazan, but was traded after just two games to Salavat Yulayev Ufa for another ex-NHLer, Alexander Chmelevski.

“We wish Wyatt Kalynuk the best of luck,” Kazan GM Marat Valiullin said about Kalynuk at the time of the trade. “He’s a good player that we were interested in, but the market dictates its own terms.”

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In 20 KHL games this season combined, Kalynuk as one goal, four assists, two penalty minutes and is a minus-9.

Through 27 games this season, Shanghai sits seventh in the KHL’s 11-team Western Conference. That marks a significant improvement for the franchise that has missed the playoffs eight straight seasons, when it was known as Kunlun Red Star.

In addition to the rebranding, the team has made significant personnel changes this season, including the hiring of head coach Gerard Gallant and the acquisition of ng Slovak Olympic bronze-medal-winning goaltender Patrik Rybar and ex-NHLers Ryan Spooner. Nick Merkley, Kevin Labanc, Borna Rendulić and Alexander Burmistrov.

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American defenseman and right winger Luke Witkowski, 35, has signed a contract to play the remainder of the current season for Brynäs IF, the Gävle-based SHL club announced on Thursday.

It is the former NHLer’s second Swedish club in as many years and third straight season playing in Europe.

“I’m very grateful to have another opportunity to play in the SHL,” Witkowski is quoted in the club’s announcement. “I had a very good time here last season so I’m happy to come back … I believe that we have every chance to be a winning team and that is something I want to be a part of.”

Brynäs is off to a relatively slow start this season with 20 points in 19 games and currently sits 11tho out of 14 SHL teams. However, the team is coming off a season where it finished first in the regular season before losing in the finals, and has many big names on its roster, including ex-NHLers Nicklas Backström, Jakob Silfverberg, Johan Larsson, Robert Hägg, Oskar Lindblom, Michal Kempný, Christian Djoos, Kieffer Bellows, Mattias Norlinder and goaltenders Collin Delia and (injured) Erik Källgren. It also contains Anaheim Ducks prospects Lucas Pettersson and Damian Clara.

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“Luke is a big physical defenseman and his strengths lie in his defensive game – that, in combination with his character and experience, will be a good addition to our back end,” said Brynäs sports director Johan Alcén. “The positive impact he had on Skellefteå when he arrived last year is something that appeals to us. The desire to play for Brynäs has been great from Luke’s side and we look forward to seeing him in our colors.”

A native of Holland, Mich. and a graduate of Western Michigan University, Witkowski was chosen in the sixth round, 160th overall, by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.

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Between 2014 and 2022, Witkowski played 132 NHL regular-season games for the Lightning and the Detroit Red Wings, both as a defenseman and as a winger, scoring two goals and adding 11 assists and 162 penalty minutes. He also played two playoff games for Tampa Bay in 2016.

His first season in Europe was 2023-24 in Finland with Tappara Tampere, where he recorded six assists and 88 penalty minutes in 52 games, helping Tappara to its third straight Liiga title. 

Last season, Witkowski recorded four points and 48 minutes in 36 SHL regular-season and playoff games for Skellefteå.

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With November’s international tournaments in the books, it’s time to look back at some early-season draft risers. Jacob Smeds takes a closer look at three draft-eligible prospects who have boosted their stock during the first part of the season, as well as two players already making a name for themselves ahead of the 2027 NHL Draft.

Alexander Command (C), 2026 NHL Draft
Alexander Command put together an impressive performance for Sweden at the Five Nations, adding another layer to his already rising draft stock. Since the early stages of the U20 Nationell season, he’s stood out for his powerful skating and confident puck handling. Command moves through the neutral zone with ease, gliding past opponents with a stride that looks both smooth and deliberate. What truly separates him from most Swedish forwards is the blend of skill and grit in his game. He’s unafraid to battle along the boards or drive to the net, combining finesse with a competitive edge that makes him a player to watch.

So far, Command has produced an impressive 11 goals and 22 points through 14 games in Sweden’s top junior league. The production continued at the international level, where he contributed in all four games for Sweden’s U18 team this past week. Command was a somewhat surprising omission from Sweden’s Hlinka Gretzky Cup roster earlier this year, though that was likely due to an untimely illness over the summer. I would be very surprised if he isn’t a regular on the national team for the rest of the season.

Elton Hermansson (RW), 2026 NHL Draft
Elton Hermansson’s draft stock was already high before the season began, but his play in Sweden’s second-tier league earns him a spot on this list. Beyond his brilliant offensive game, he has shown a surprising level of responsibility in his defensive play. Hermansson may never be a Selke candidate, but handling professional competition requires more two-way awareness than junior hockey does, and he has shown real progress in that area during the first few months of the season.

Hermansson’s offensive game remains brilliant. At this stage, it is mostly about refining his decision-making in the offensive zone and further polishing the raw diamond that he is.

Theodor Knights (D), 2026 NHL Draft
Theodor Knights has a clear profile as a reliable shut-down defenseman, filling a role that few other Swedish prospects occupy. What stands out most about Knights is his ability to blend physical play with strong skating. That combination allows him to time his hits perfectly in the defensive zone and effectively break up opposing rushes. Knights also has the right mentality, frequently standing up for himself and his teammates when things get heated around his own net.

With his 6-foot-4 frame and defined playing style, he’s an easy player for NHL teams to project. It’s not uncommon to see players like Knights go as early as the second round or even late in the first. With that in mind, I don’t think we’ll have to wait long to hear his name called at the draft.

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Olle Karlsson (C/RW), 2027 NHL Draft
Olle Karlsson won’t be draft eligible until 2027, but he showed at the Five Nations that he’s a name to watch. Karlsson played on Sweden’s fourth line in a shutdown role, where he found great success. His line with Adam Andersson and Ludvig Andersson earned the coaches’ trust in key defensive situations and delivered with confidence. Karlsson was most effective as the first forward on the forecheck, repeatedly forcing turnovers and keeping the puck in the offensive zone. His strong skating ability was the most standout aspect of his game and played a major role in that success.

Hampus Zirath (C), 2027 NHL Draft
Hampus Zirath didn’t play U20 hockey last season and therefore wasn’t on many radars for the 2027 draft heading into this year. Over the first few weeks of the season, however, he has impressed in the Swedish junior league. Sweden’s U18 head coach Johan Rosén described Zirath as a blend of Viggo Björck and Victor Eklund in terms of playing style, combining Björck’s hockey sense and shiftiness with Eklund’s competitive edge. Zirath brings both offensive upside and a reliable two-way game, making him an intriguing player to watch ahead of the 2027 draft.

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Canadian goaltender Spencer Martin, 30, has been released by CSKA Moscow, the KHL club announced on Tuesday.

A former NHLer, Martin signed with CSKA in the off-season and was in the midst of his first season outside of North America.

Through CSKA’s first 25 games of the season, Martin split goaltending duties almost completely down the middle with 22-year-old New York Islanders prospect Dmitri Gazmin, but Gazmin’s numbers were slightly better. In 14 appearances, Martin had a goals-against average of 2.69, a save percentage of .905 and two shutouts, while Gazmin’s numbers are 1.95, .933 and two shutouts in 13 appearances.

Martin has not dressed for a game since Nov. 3. The previous day, CSKA had acquired goaltender Ilya Samsonov in a trade with Salavat Yulaev Ufa.

CSKA currently sits ninth in the KHL’s 11-team Western Conference with 26 points in 25 games.

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Originally from Oakville, Ont., Martin played junior hockey for the Mississauga Steelheads in the OHL and was taken in the third round, 60th overall, by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

Between 2016 and 2025, Martin played 66 NHL games for the Avalanche, Vancouver Canucks, Columbus Blue Jackets and Carolina Hurricanes, compiling a record of 24-30-8 with a goals-against average of 3.31, a save percentage of .833 and one shutout.

Martin played 35 of his NHL games with Vancouver, starting with a brilliant six-game stint at the end of the 2021-22 season in which he posted a 1.74 goals-against average and .950 save percentage. His solid goaltending continued into the start of the following season; however, an injury to Thatcher Demko in early December forced Martin into the starting role, and his play suffered. Eventually, Collin Delia started getting the majority of work, and when Demko finally returned, Martin was sent back to the AHL.

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Canadian goaltender Malcom Subban, 31, has signed a contract to play the remainder of the current season with Dynamo Pardubice, the Czech Extraliga club announced on Sunday.

This is Subban’s first contract to play in Europe.

Pardubice already has a capable starting netminder in veteran Roman Will, who played four seasons in North America and one NHL game with the Colorado Avalanche. According to club sports director Petr Sýkora, this season’s compressed schedule requires more goaltending depth.

“This season is unique, as it will be interrupted by the Olympic break,” said Sýkora. “We have a demanding schedule before and after it starts, and we want to go into it with an experienced goaltending duo. We’re glad that we managed to reach an agreement with Malcolm. We believe that together with Roman Will, they will create a balanced and stable pair.”

Born in Toronto, Malcom is the younger brother of long-time NHL defenseman turned broadcaster P.K. Subban. Malcom played junior hockey for the Belleville Bulls of the OHL and was drafted in the first round, 24th overall, by the Boston Bruins in 2012.

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Between 2014 and 2024, Subban played 87 NHL games for the Bruins, Vegas Golden Knights, Chicago Blackhawks, Buffalo Sabres and Columbus Blue Jackets, compiling a record of 36-34-9 with a goals-against average of 3.10, a save percentage of .898 and three shutouts.

Subban also spent time in the organizations of the St. Louis Blues, Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators, spending last season in the AHL with the Belleville Senators. He remained a free agent until signing with Pardubice.

Internationally, Subban represented Canada at the 2011 IIHF U-18 World Championship and at the 2013 World Juniors. 

Subban joins a high-profile Pardubice team that includes ex-NHLers Vladimír Sobotka, Lukáš Sedlák, Jakub Lauko, Libor Hájek, Martin Kaut, John Ludvig, Roman Červenka, Miloš Keleman and Jiří Smejkal. The team currently sits third in the 14-team Extraliga with 36 points in 21 games.

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Canadian left winger Brendan Leipsic, 31, has signed a contract to play the remainder of the current season with SKA St. Petersburg, the KHL club announced on Sunday.

A former NHLer, Lepsic has played in the KHL since 2020 but has been without a contract since the end of last season. This will be his second tour of duty in St. Petersburg, having previously played there during the 2023-24 season.

Leipsic, who hails from Winnipeg, played junior hockey for the WHL’s Portland Winterhawks and was chosen in the third round, 89th overall, by the Nashville Predators in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. From 2014 until 2020, he recorded 59 points and 53 penalty minutes in 187 NHL games with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights, Vancouver Canucks, Los Angeles Kings and Washington Capitals.

In May 2020, the Capitals terminated Leipsic’s contract after his misogynistic comments in an online chat group were leaked to the public.

Former Shark, Canuck Claimed Off Waivers In KHL Russian winger Nikolai Goldobin, 29, has been claimed off KHL waivers by SKA St. Petersburg, the KHL website announced on Monday. He had been waived by Spartak Moscow, the club for which he’d played the past two seasons.

Leipsic has played in the KHL continuously since 2020 for CSKA Moscow, Metallurg Magnitogorsk, SKA, Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg and Sibir Novosibirsk, recording 170 points in 286 regular-season and playoff games. During the 2024-25 season, he was traded from Avtomobilist to Sibir and had 24 points across 61 games with both teams.

Leipsic joins an SKA team that currently sits eighth in the KHL’s 11-team Western Conference with 10 wins in 23 games. The team’s roster includes ex-NHLers Nikita Zaitsev, Rocco Grimaldi and Nikolai Goldobin and is coached by Hall-of-Famer Igor Larionov.

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