In a surprise move, Swedish goaltender Marcus Högberg is trading in his North American hockey career for a return to his homeland. The 30-year-old netminder, who previously tried his luck in the NHL with the Ottawa Senators, has signed a three-year deal with Linköping HC in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Högberg's decision marks his second stint in North America, where he initially made a name for himself in the mid-2010s. The move raises questions about what led to his departure from the NHL and whether he can recapture the form that earned him a spot in the Senators' organization.
Netminder Marcus Högberg is leaving professional hockey in North America for the second time in his career. According to Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News, Högberg has signed a three-year deal with the SHL’s Linköping HC. His first stint in North America began in the mid-2010s. Högberg was selected by the Ottawa Senators with the 78th […]
