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Henrik Borgström, one of the Finnish NHL promises, is close to transferring to the Jokers, according to the information on Overtime. The parties are negotiating a one-year agreement.
The Helsinki-born breeder of the Jokers would be the central striker needed by the KHL club line-up. In the player list announced so far, only John Normans and Jordan Schroeder are sure to be the central strikers.
Borgström’s, 22, contract with the Florida Panthers expires this season. He has played a total of 58 matches in the NHL in three seasons, scoring 9 + 10 = 19. He already seemed to be in a good position in the NHL last season, but this season there have been only four matches in the Panthers and no power points have been raised. Borgström is Florida’s first-round booking for 2016. He was booked in 23rd place throughout the booking session.
Borgström's contractual situation is puzzling. The Panthers contract is still in effect, even though the NHL season is on hiatus due to the interest rate crisis, and there are no guarantees that it will be played out. Almost the entire season has passed in the AHL, and he was not on the NHL side when the season was interrupted either. But if the Panthers season continues, an NHL call would naturally be possible.
It is likely that Borgström will not sign the Jokerit deal, at least until the fate and timing of the NHL season continues.
According to the overtime information, Borgström has been dissatisfied with his position in the Panthers organization. He has played 49 matches in the AHL at Springfield Thunderbirds this season with power points of 11 + 12 = 23. He is a solid skill center striker with a big player profile.