Story Summary
Brynäs IF have reached an agreement with Almtuna that will allow 20-year-old Forslund and 19-year-old Leo Sundqvist to move between the clubs during the season and seek game time with the Uppsala club. Almtuna assistant coach Victor Grönberg attended a Brynäs practice on Friday, while one of the pair is expected to remain with Brynäs until Milton Gästrin returns to full training.
Key Facts
- Forslund is 20 years old and came through Falun’s youth system.
- Forslund made 28 appearances and registered nine points last season.
- Leo Sundqvist is 19 years old and made 11 SHL appearances last season.
- Sundqvist scored 45 points in 35 matches in U20 Nationell last season.
- Reportedly Brynäs and Almtuna have agreed a solution that lets the two players move freely between the clubs during the season.
- Almtuna assistant coach Victor Grönberg was present at a Brynäs training session on Friday.
- One of the two players is expected to stay with Brynäs while Milton Gästrin is not yet back in full training.
IHM Discussion
The arrangement gives Brynäs a way to balance the development of two young players with its short-term roster needs. Both can pursue game time at Almtuna while remaining available to move between the clubs during the season.
Forslund made 28 appearances and recorded nine points last season. Sundqvist played 11 SHL games and posted 45 points in 35 U20 Nationell matches, evidence of his production at junior level as he looks for regular senior minutes.
Why It Matters
The agreement offers Brynäs flexibility while giving Forslund and Sundqvist a clearer route to competitive minutes. It also allows the club to keep one of the players available while Gästrin works his way back to full training, rather than making a permanent move.