Habs Sign Nygren Before Deadline

The Montreal Canadiens would have lost defenceman prospect Magnus Nygren on June 1st of this year if they did not work out a deal. However, it was reported by Johan Eriksson that the Habs have inked the Swede but it is unknown if he will play in Sweden or North America next season. The deal is for two years.

On February 21st, Nygren signed a one-year contract extension with Färjestad BK of the Swedish Elitserien. The Canadiens wanted him to come over to play a few games with Hamilton before their season ended but there were a few kinks in the road that cancelled that plan.

This past season, Nygren won the Salming Trophy as best defenceman in Sweden. According to Brian Wilde, when Timmins drafted him (in 2011), he was unranked by central scouting. In 51 regular season games, Magnus put up 13 goals, 19 assists, 49PIM and a +11 rating. While in the playoffs, he had 4 points in 10 games but Färjestad were knocked out in the semi-finals.

Hopefully the Habs will be able to get Nygren over for the upcoming season, but if not, surely we will see him the following year.