The return to Sweden finally happened for Norlinder, whose outspoken interview with the Gothenburg Post caused some uproar in Montreal. Norlinder will look to use the Spengler Cup, if it goes ahead, to solidify his spot on the team. Frölunda has signed Andreas Borgman to a long-term contract, but Norlinder’s spot on the power play and the second pairing should not be in jeopardy.
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Frederik Dichow, Kristianstad IK, HockeyAllsvenskan, Sweden
The Danish goalkeeper cemented his place as the primary goalkeeper for his team this weekend as he played back-to-back games on Friday and Saturday against Västervik.