National League

EHC Biel had made it clear at the end of last season that they were not planning to extend Niklas Olausson's contract. Thus, the Swede had to look for other options. However, he is still in the process of finding the right fit.

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"I am not panicking yet," tells the 30-year-old forward Swedish newspaper Norbottens-Kurieren. "Right now, it's not important that it is fast but that I find the right fit for my family as well as [for me] on the ice."

He also reveals that he has had several options in the SHL, Luleå Hockey among them, but decided to focus on a contract abroad. Furthermore, he had almost agreed to terms with a KHL team, but that in the end fell through due to personal reasons. Olausson scored four goals and 18 assists in 37 games for Biel last season. (mso)