Swedish journalist Gunnar Nordstr\u00f6m reports that Anton Frontell, a center from Sweden and the third overall pick in this year\u2019s NHL draft by the Chicago Blackhawks, is set to sign an entry-level contract with the team this week. According to Nordstr\u00f6m\u2019s article on the Swedish site Express, 18-year-old Frontell will sign a three-year deal worth $975,000 annually. However, Frontell plans to remain with Djurg\u00e5rden for the upcoming season and will skip Chicago\u2019s training camp starting September 15th, aligning with his earlier contract extension with Djurg\u00e5rden in March.<\/p>\n
Frontell expressed no hesitation in extending his stay at his hometown club, Djurg\u00e5rden, a team he has admired and supported since childhood. Last season, he tallied 25 points in 29 games in Sweden\u2019s Allsvenskan league and added seven points in 19 postseason games. With Djurg\u00e5rden promoted to the top-tier SHL, Frontell is poised to face a higher level of competition next season. <\/p>\n
Djurg\u00e5rden’s lineup for next season is also expected to feature promising 18-year-old winger Victor Ecklund, likely the 16th draft pick by the New York Islanders, as well as seasoned players like veteran center Marcus Kruger, two-time Stanley Cup winner with Chicago, Finnish right winger Jesse Illen, Swedish defenseman Gustav Lindstr\u00f6m, and goalie Magnus Helberg. Additionally, 26-year-old defenseman Gustav Lindstr\u00f6m recently signed a five-year contract extension with Djurg\u00e5rden, continuing his tenure with the Stockholm-based SHL team.<\/p>\n
Fan Take: Anton Frontell\u2019s decision to develop further in Sweden before joining the NHL demonstrates a smart pathway for young European talent, balancing growth and readiness. This approach not only strengthens Djurg\u00e5rden’s squad but also promises exciting future contributions to the NHL, highlighting the importance of international development in hockey\u2019s evolving landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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