Flyers Prospects Hometown Team, HV71, Gesture Confirms Big News
HV71's classy move has turned heads as they release defensemen Emil Andrae for North American play this season, regardless of NHL status. Given the Flyers' strong HV71 ties, this news isn't surprising.
Andrae was the Captain of Team Sweden at the 2021 World Juniors.
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Seems like, from what is coming out of @HV71, that @nhlflyers Emil Andrae will play in North America this season regardless of if he makes the @nhl or not...
Club just thanked him for his services on official instagram, wished him best of luck on his new adventure. #Flyers #NHL
Had been speculation that given NHL-SIF rule changes (return policy) if he did not make the @nhlflyers he would be back at HV71...
but guess that HV71 will release Andrae from contract to help him further career/respect his wishes. #Flyers #NHL
Reports from the club indicate that Emil Andrae is headed to North America, backed by HV71's official Instagram announcement, wishing him luck.