Axel Landen, a defenseman for the San Jose Barracuda and 2023 fifth round NHL draft pick, has signed with TPS in Finland. This season, he played primarily with IK Oskarshamn but struggled at higher levels with no points in four SHL games and two AHL games. Despite this, he managed eight points in 45 regular season games in HockeyAllsvenskan. Landen, only 20 and from Jonkoping, Sweden, has potential for growth and may eventually return to North America in pursuit of an NHL career.
Axel Landen, a promising young defenseman drafted by the San Jose Sharks, has signed a one-year deal with TPS in Finland, aiming to develop further.
Despite struggling to register points in major leagues, Landen's past performances in lower leagues suggest he has the potential to grow as a player.
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