Tinus Luc Koblar, an 18-year-old forward drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2025, signed a one-year contract with Rögle BK of the Swedish Hockey League. He spent the 2025-26 season with Leksands IF, playing 47 games and totaling eight goals and six assists for 14 points, ranking 10th among Leksands skaters. Leksands finished with a 16-27-2-7 record and lost to HV71 in the best-of-7 relegation series, leading to Koblar’s move. Rögle BK posted a 25-14-5-8 record, finished fourth, and reached the SHL finals before losing to Skellefteå AIK. Koblar also contributed for Norway at the IIHF World Championships, recording three goals and two assists in four games, including a goal against Canada in a 6-5 overtime loss. His performance helped Norway return to the 2027 World Junior Championships in Edmonton, and a strong SHL season could lead to an AHL jump in 2026-27.
"Reports indicate that the 18-year-old forward has signed a one-year contract with Rögle BK of the Swedish Hockey League for next year after spending the 2025-26 season with Leksands IF."
"Koblar wrapped up his first SHL season by appearing in 47 games, recording eight goals and six assists. His 14 points ranked 10th for most points among all skaters on Leksands IF. Leksands IF finished the year with a 16-27-2-7 record, eventually falling to HV71 in the best-of-7 relegation series, leading to Koblar's move to Rögle BK."
"The Norwegian-born forward has put his name on the map as the IIHF World Championships have gotten underway. In four games with Norway, Koblar has recorded three goals and two assists, including a goal against Canada during Norway's 6-5 overtime loss on Thursday."
"A strong showing next year with Rögle BK could lead to Koblar making the jump to the American Hockey League to round out the 2026-27 season. Koblar will be 19 when the puck drops next season and is giving Maple Leafs fans hope that the management found a gem at 64 during the 2025 NHL Entry Draft."
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