Elmer Soderblom, Pittsburgh Penguins, LW - News, Stats, Bio
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- As of July 1, 2025, Elmer Söderblom signed a new two-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings at an average annual value of $1.125 million, keeping him in Detroit through the 2026-27 season. This extension followed his 2024-25 season where he split time between the NHL and AHL. [source: The Hockey Writers; The Hockey News]
- In 2025-26, Söderblom was involved in a trade scenario that briefly circulated, but the most widely reported move in that period was his return to Detroit on the two-year deal rather than a swap to another team. [source: CBSSports article overview; The Hockey News]
- Timeline context: Söderblom is a Swedish forward who joined Detroit’s system and has spent time with the Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL and the Wings in the NHL, with his contract extension signaling the organization’s plan to evaluate him more at the NHL level. [sources: The Hockey News; The Hockey Writers]
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