About a month ago there were a couple of stormy days in Luleå.
First Aftonbladet revealed that Isac Brännström is leaving the team after the season and according to the newspaper his new club address is HV71.
Shortly afterwards, Expressen announced that Oscar Engsund is also leaving, and in his case the Växjö Lakers were the closest thing to hand.
As Engsund, who tops the SHL's plus-minus league, is now at the Karjala Tournament with Tre Kronor, he says that nothing has happened in the matter for a month.
- No, it's a bit on hold.
I think a little about what you want to do with your career.
I'm still getting older and will be 30 next year.
Maybe there aren't that many years at the top left.
It is important to try to find what is best for yourself and your family.
We'll see what happens, he says.
He is open that the national team matches can be a bit of a showcase when you want to further your career.
- That's how it is.
You have many eyes on you when you are here.
It is a step in the right direction, if you say so, says Engsund.
A key to succeeding in the national team, the tough defender believes, is not to stress yourself out just because it's a blue and yellow shirt you're wearing.
- It's just a matter of continuing as in the SHL and not giving up on anything.
Go out and drive the old regular.
Try not to get too stressed and nervous out there.
But try to keep calm and play your game.
Do you think many will be more stressed and pressured because there is a national team and a WC waiting in the spring?
- Everyone wants to show their utmost and do their best.
I definitely think some are nervous.
Just try to let it go and do your best.