NHL veteran Sebastian Aho is making a return to Europe, signing with the Växjö Lakers of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) in a move that marks the end of his nine-year stint in North America. The Finnish defenseman spent the last two seasons with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the AHL, a affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, but it's clear that he's now looking to bring his experience and skills back to the continent where his career first took off. Aho, a former NHL draft pick, had been a stalwart presence on the blue line for the New York Islanders from 2013 to 2022, and his departure from North America is likely to be felt by fans of the Penguins and Islanders alike. As he joins the SHL, Aho will be looking to make an immediate impact with the Växjö Lakers, who are aiming to make a deep playoff run in the coming season.

Former New York Islanders defenseman Sebastian Aho has signed with the Växjö Lakers of the SHL, the team announced today. The deal ends his nine year term in North America, the last two of which were spent with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the AHL. Today’s news is not much of a surprise, as back in […]