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Viktor Svedberg: Released from PTO
The Flames released Svedberg from his professional tryout offer Wednesday, Aaron Vickers of NHL.com reports.
Svedberg apparently didn't do enough to win the Flames' seventh defenseman job during his tryout, so he'll now look for another opportunity with a different NHL club. If he's unable to find one, he may opt to head overseas to continue his playing career.
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Flames' Viktor Svedberg: Lands PTO
Svedberg will link up with the Flames on a professional tryout for training camp, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.
The departure of Dougie Hamilton via trade has opened up an opportunity on the blue line in Calgary -- even though the club got Noah Hanifin in return -- which makes this an ideal landing spot for a player trying to earn a permanent contract. Even if he does earn a spot in training camp, the 27-year-old Svedberg could find himself watching from the press box more often than not.
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Blackhawks' Viktor Svedberg: Heads to AHL Rockford
Svedberg was assigned to AHL Rockford on Monday.
Svedberg recently cleared waivers, which allows him to head to the Blackhawks affiliate, AHL Rockford. During the 2016-17 campaign, Svedberg had two goals and nine assists across 51 games with Rockford and that will likely be where he spends the majority of the upcoming season as well.
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Blackhawks' Viktor Svedberg: Sent down to AHL Rockford
Svedberg was assigned to AHL Rockford on Sunday, Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago reports.
When the defenseman was pulled up, it seemed like he'd only be up for Saturday's preseason finale, and sure enough he was sent back down on Sunday. Svedberg could end up back in Chicago at some point, but for now, he'll start the year in Rockford.
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Blackhawks' Viktor Svedberg: Recalled by big club
The Blackhawks recalled Svedberg from AHL Rockford on Friday, Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago reports.
Svedberg's stay with the Blackhawks will likely be short-lived, as the 25-year-old defender was just waived by the big club Monday, and will likely be waived once again after Chicago's preseason finale Saturday against the Blues. The towering (6-foot-8) blueliner will likely only crack Chicago's lineup if and when the 'Hawks are dealing with several key injuries at defense this season.
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Blackhawks' Viktor Svedberg: Placed on waivers
Svedberg was one of five played waived by the Blackhawks on Monday, James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail reports.
Svedberg saw action in 27 contests during his rookie season on his way to two goals and two helpers while averaging 15:45 in ice time per night. Along with the blueliner, the Hawks also waived Pierre-Cedric Labrie, Ernest Schilling, Sam Carrick, and Spencer Abbott; all of whom will be assigned to AHL Rockford if they clear waivers.
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Blackhawks' Viktor Svedberg: Will play in Game 1
Svedberg (lower body) will be ready to play in Wednesday's Game 1 matchup against the Blues, Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Svedberg suffered the injury in Saturday's regular-season finale, but the Swedish blueliner appears no worse for the wear. Barring a setback of some kind over the next couple days, he should be fine for the start of the Blackhawks' playoff run. The 24-year-old blueliner split the season between the minors and the NHL, but collected just four points with the Blackhawks over 27 games. Unless something changes, his value in playoff pools will likely remain minimal.
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Blackhawks' Viktor Svedberg: Suffers lower-body ailment
Svedberg sustained a lower-body injury Saturday versus the Blue Jackets and will not return.
Svedberg should be considered day-to-day, at least until the team has a chance to reevaluate the giant Swede ahead of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
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Blackhawks' Viktor Svedberg: Promoted to parent club Thursday
Svedberg was recalled by the Blackhawks on Thursday.
The Blackhawks have been in a major slump lately, losing six of their last seven games, and could benefit from some fresh faces in the lineup. Svedberg, who has notched four points (two goals, two assists) in 19 games with the 'Hawks this season, could slot back into Chicago's lineup as soon as Saturday against Calgary.
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Blackhawks' Viktor Svedberg: Demoted to minors Saturday
Svedberg was reassigned to AHL Rockford on Saturday.
The Blackhawks acquired Christian Ehrhoff from the Kings via trade Friday, and thus are no longer in need of Svedberg's services as a depth defender. The 6-foot-8 blueliner has tallied four points (two goals, two assists) in 19 games with Chicago this season, and may not get another opportunity with the big club in 2015-16.
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Blackhawks' Viktor Svedberg: Recalled on Friday
Svedberg was recalled by the Blackhawks on Friday.
The Blackhawks are likely hoping that the 6-foot-8 Svedberg will bring a physical edge to the lineup, as the team already had seven healthy defenseman available prior to his promotion. The 24-year-old blueliner has notched three points (one goal, two assists) in 16 games with the 'Hawks this season, and could draw into the lineup as soon as Saturday against the Ducks.
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Blackhawks' Viktor Svedberg: Sent back to AHL Rockford
Svedberg was reassigned to AHL Rockford on Sunday.
With seven other options along the blue line, the Blackhawks will send Svedberg back to the AHL to get some more playing time for the 24-year-old Swede after he sat out the previous two contests. The youngster likely remains among the top options to rejoin the club if in need of another defenseman, but he'll rejoin Rockford for now, where he will attempt to add to his 10 points in 34 games.
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Blackhawks' Viktor Svedberg: Called up from AHL
Svedberg has been recalled from the minors, Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Svedberg, a 6-foot-8 Swedish tower, has been promoted to the parent club since fellow defenseman Michal Rozsival is dealing with a lower-body injury ahead of Tuesday night's road game against the Avalanche.
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Blackhawks' Viktor Svedberg: Reassigned to AHL Rockford
Svedberg was reassigned to AHL Rockford on Friday.
Svedberg featured in every one of Chicago's games after being recalled on October 8, but now finds himself back in the AHL upon Duncan Keith's impending return to the Blackhawks' lineup. Svedberg didn't necessarily light the world on fire with his play in Chicago, but proved to be a reliable depth option for the Hawks.
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Chicago Blackhawks' Viktor Svedberg Recalled by Blackhawks on Thursday
Svedberg was recalled by the Hawks on Thursday, Brian Sandalow of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Ville Pokka was assigned to AHL Rockford on Thursday to make room for Svedberg on Chicago's 23-man roster. Head coach Joel Quenneville told reporters that Svedberg will "likely" be in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Islanders. It isn't clear whose place the towering defender will take, but the likely answer is David Rundblad's. Svedberg registered 14 points (three goals, 11 assists) in 49 games with AHL Rockford last season.
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Assigned to AHL Rockford
Svedberg was assigned to AHL Rockford Tuesday.The Hawks placed Michael Rozsival on long-term IR Tuesday, which freed up enough cap space for the Hawks to replace Svedberg with fellow defenseman Ville Pokka. Svedberg may head back to the NHL once Rozsival is healthy if Chicago can't figure out a way to keep Pokka on the 23-man roster while remaining under the cap, but at this point in time it doesn't appear as though Svedberg will get many opportunities with the big club this season. The 24-year-old defender registered 14 points (three goals, 11 assists) in 49 games with AHL Rockford last season.... See More ... See Less
Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-8, 238 lbs |
| Birthplace: Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Age: 33 |
| Shoots: Left |