Expressen: Ilves strikes a historic giant deal!
Ilves is in the process of signing a lucrative extension with their star defenseman Austin Strand. According to the Swedish newspaper Expressen, the Canadian is set to become one of the highest-paid players in the club’s history.
Strand has been on the radar of several SHL teams in Sweden for next season, but the interested clubs are left empty-handed. According to Expressen, the defenseman has decided to stay in Tampere and has already reached an agreement with Ilves on the extension.
Strand has risen to the elite of defensemen in the Liiga with Ilves. This season, the Canadian has scored five goals and eight points in 20 games. Last season, he played 49 games with the AHL’s Utica Comets, recording 4+12=16 points.
Ilves has not yet officially confirmed the extension.
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