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Draft

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The 22-year-old netminder was Minnesota's fifth-round pick in June and becomes the first member of the team's 2026 draft class to sign.

The league will use a six-phase signing process instead of an expansion draft as it grows to 12 teams for the 2026-27 season.

The 18-year-old Swedish winger inked his first NHL contract after being selected 28th overall in June.