Oskar Lindblom is back in Philadelphia's squad for the playoffs in Toronto starting August 1. But despite that, Lindblom tones down the hopes of seeing him on the ice - as he still has a long way to go.

- I do not intend to stress anything now to jump into a playoff. I'm going there, then we'll see how it turns out. If I feel that I will come back quickly and feel ready, it is clear that I will want to play.

But if I'm not in shape, I will not put myself in the situation where I hurt myself or make it worse for the team.

"No need to stress"

That it will take a long time to get back to the level Lindblom was at before is something he is aware of. Therefore, it feels extra nice for Lindblom to have a new three-year contract with Flyers.

- To have that length and be able to come back and build myself up and get back to the game I had before I got sick. I do not have to stress next season, but I still have three seasons on me.

When Lindblom thinks back to the time when he received the news that he had cancer, it was a conversation with his parents that was extra difficult.

- It was not directly the most fun conversation to call mom and dad and say that you have cancer. It was tough. To be so young and be able to tell your mother that you are ill.

People sent letters

Something that helped in the fight against cancer was the massive support he received from all possible quarters.

- In the beginning it was extremely much. I could barely open my cell phone when it exploded with text messages and people sent things, letters and everything. The first match I was with and watched and received a standing ovation at home. It was completely sick. It has helped a lot, especially in the beginning when you did not really know how to handle it.