Atro Leppä is being taken away from Edmonton – now a significant transfer scenario is brewing!
Atro Leppänen, who has made a remarkable impact in the league, may return to Europe after just two seasons spent in North America. According to the Swedish newspaper Expressen, the 27-year-old Finnish defender has attracted interest from several Swedish and Swiss clubs.
Leppänen pursued his NHL dream in the spring of 2025. He had an outstanding season with Vaasan Sport: 60 games and an incredible 63 points for a defender.
In the Edmonton Oilers organization, things have been tougher. Last season was spent entirely in the AHL, where Leppänen recorded 11 goals and 27 assists for 38 points in 53 games with the Bakersfield Condors.
This season, Leppänen has not yet played due to injury. Over the weekend, he cleared the NHL waiver wire without any takers. His debut in the world’s toughest hockey league is still awaited.
According to Expressen, there could be strong competition for Leppänen next summer if he decides to return to Europe.
The Finn already has a contract with Örebro, but the Swedish newspaper considers it unlikely that he will end up with the team. Örebro’s defense includes Robin Salo and David Quenneville, and the team also wants to increase Axel Elofsson’s responsibilities.
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