The 24-year-old replaced the injured Viktor Fasth during the playoffs and played an important role when they beat Rögle and secured the Swedish Championship gold, his first in his career.

In the playoffs, there were ten matches between the posts and a save percentage of 93.7.

Earlier this week, it was clear that Källgren is leaving for SHL rival Frölunda - but now the gold goalkeeper has signed for the Canadian NHL club Toronto instead.

- It is clear that it is not optimal for us.

But I have talked to Erik and he has handled it in a nice way.

Then I understand if you get an offer from the NHL.

Of course I understand that it is interesting for him.

Of course, the timing is tough for our side, but at the same time we are happy for Erik, says Fredrik Sjöström to GP.

Toronto writes on its website that it has signed a two-year contract with Källgren, worth 750,000 dollars per year (approximately 6.2 million kronor).

CLIP: Källgren in tears after the gold: "Without them I would never have stood here today" (May 10, 2021)

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Goalkeeper Erik Källgren was taken after the Swedish Championship gold Photo: SVT / Bildbyrån