Story Summary
Djurgården are assessing the availability of captain Marcus Krüger and forward Charles Hudon after both players sat out Monday’s training session.
Head coach Robert Kimby said Krüger’s status for this week’s games remained unclear. The captain was given a day away from on-ice work, with the team due to regroup and assess him again at the next training session.
Hudon’s position is also uncertain. The forward missed five of Djurgården’s six pre-season games because of previous injuries, but has played in all four SHL matches since the campaign began. He leads Djurgården’s internal scoring with two goals and two assists for four points in four games.
Djurgården have collected three points from their opening four matches, although they took points from both games last week. Hudon scored twice in Thursday’s game.
Key Facts
- Marcus Krüger and Charles Hudon did not take part in Djurgården’s Monday training session.
- Robert Kimby said it was unclear whether captain Krüger would be able to play in this week’s games.
- Krüger was due to have a strength day before the team reassessed his condition at the next training session.
- Hudon also missed five of six pre-season games because of previous injuries.
- Hudon has nevertheless appeared in all four of Djurgården’s SHL games so far this season.
- Hudon leads Djurgården’s internal scoring with 2+2, four points in four matches.
- Djurgården have three points from four league games and took points from both matches last week.
- Hudon scored two goals in Thursday’s game last week.
IHM Discussion
The uncertainty comes at a demanding point in Djurgården’s early SHL schedule. Kimby highlighted the workload facing both players: after entering a pre-season game, they then played four matches in seven days.
For Hudon, the issue is particularly notable because he has carried early offensive production despite his disrupted pre-season. His four points account for a strong individual start, while the club’s three points from four games underline the importance of maintaining contributions across the line-up.
Krüger’s absence from training is significant in a different way. As captain, his availability is being monitored separately, and the club has not confirmed whether he will be fit for the upcoming fixtures. At this stage, neither player has been ruled in or ruled out.
Why It Matters
Djurgården face two demanding games this week, beginning with Thursday’s meeting with Färjestad. The club must first establish whether Krüger and Hudon can return to training before making any decision on their involvement.
Hudon has been Djurgården’s most productive scorer through four games, while Krüger is the team captain. Their uncertain status therefore leaves two important roles unresolved as the side prepares for its next SHL fixtures.
Mini Q&A
Why did Marcus Krüger miss training?
Robert Kimby said Krüger did not train on Monday and was set for a strength day before being reassessed at the next training session. His availability for this week’s games remains unclear.
How has Charles Hudon started the SHL season?
Hudon has played all four of Djurgården’s league games and leads the team’s internal scoring with two goals and two assists, giving him four points.
Coach Mark Comment
A heavy early run can be difficult for players whose pre-season preparation was interrupted. The immediate coaching task is straightforward: use the next session to assess whether each player can handle normal training demands, rather than treating their availability as settled before that work is completed.
What Comes Next
Djurgården are due to reassess Krüger at the next training session. The team then faces Färjestad on Thursday, followed by another league game on Saturday.
IHM Final View
Djurgården have not provided a definitive availability update on either Marcus Krüger or Charles Hudon. The next training session is the immediate checkpoint, with Hudon’s early scoring form and Krüger’s captaincy making the assessments especially relevant ahead of Thursday’s game.