This may be Update Part One depending on what news we get later on today, including from the game this evening between Brynäs and Örebro. Click on the team name to go to their dedicated page, which includes their Line-Up charts.
Brynäs
Starting with Brynäs, I’ve updated this line-up to reflect the (limited) update provided by Head Coach Niklas Gällstedt about defenseman Simon Bertilsson. Gällstedt told HockeyNews.SE that Berilsson “was not available to train today [19 August], but we are waiting and taking it day by day”. When questioned if it may be a long-term injury, the Head Coach said “No, I don’t think so. At least I hope not”.
Also updated to reflect the lines used in training on Monday, with the likelihood that this is how they will take to the ice this evening. That includes Miks Indrasis being away with the Latvian national team preparing for their upcoming Olympic qualifier at the end of the month. Gällstedt has confirmed that he will be trying out some different forward line combinations as a result.
HV71
Updated to reflect the long-term injury to forward William Ignberg Nilsson. It’s been confirmed on HV’s official website that he will undergo an operation on his foot this week and will be out for 3-4 months.
By the sounds of it, the injury was just a freak accident. It’s a tough blow for the team and the player, particularly coming at the time of the year when everyone is excited for the new season. I would currently pencil him in for a return in early December and adjust from there based on updates as his rehabilitation progresses.
Frölunda
Updated Gustav Rydahl’s injury status as reported by Raka Puckar (via HockeyNews.SE). Rydahl has been out since the end of 2023 and had surgery on his back in early 2024.
Frölunda are downplaying his limited role in training currently. It is said to be part of the recovery going to plan rather than being a problem. Taken at face value, I would work on the basis that they don’t expect he will be ready for Opening Day on 21 September.
