Story Summary
Frölunda HC have reportedly reached an agreement with Canadian centre Cedric Paré, ending a search for a leading middle-six addition that has run since the summer. The 27-year-old is said to have chosen Frölunda despite interest from other SHL clubs.
Paré arrives from the Toronto Marlies of the AHL, where he recorded 22 points in 62 games last season as the club won the Calder Cup. Boston Bruins selected him in the sixth round of the 2017 NHL Draft.
Key Facts
- Frölunda HC have reportedly agreed a contract with 27-year-old Canadian centre Cedric Paré.
- Frölunda had been seeking a leading centre since the summer.
- Paré recorded 22 points in 62 AHL games for the Toronto Marlies last season.
- The Toronto Marlies won the Calder Cup last season.
- Boston Bruins drafted Paré in the sixth round in 2017.
- Paré was reportedly also wanted by other SHL clubs before choosing Frölunda.
IHM Discussion
The reported move gives Frölunda a clear answer to a long-running recruitment need at centre. Paré brings recent AHL experience and arrives after a season in which he played 62 games for Toronto, providing a substantial body of work rather than a short late-season sample.
The agreement has not been formally confirmed in the available information, so the proposed signing should remain a report rather than a completed transaction. If finalised, it would add a Canadian centre with a 2017 NHL draft pedigree to Frölunda’s options.
Why It Matters
Centres influence both the balance of a forward group and the way a team can distribute responsibility through its lines. Frölunda’s reported pursuit was specifically for a top centre, making Paré’s potential arrival more significant than a routine depth addition.
His 22 points for the Calder Cup-winning Marlies supply a recent production marker, while the reported interest from other SHL sides underlines that Frölunda were competing for his signature.