Axel Jonsson-Fjallby leaves NHL behind and signs with Brynas IF

Fast winger Axel Jonsson-Fjallby is going home. The Swedish forward inked a three-year contract with Brynas IF, ending his North American hockey career. Long-haired and fast-skating, Jonsson-Fjallby spent his final few years bouncing between the NHL and AHL.He skated with the Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets, and their farm clubs. Now, he aims to take his leadership and experience to the Swedish Hockey League.Axel Jonsson-Fjallby Crackah, this out of Weargton through the Waiver Wire. He appeared in 50 games for the Jets that season and registered six goals and eight assists. Between the two Dyson’s great skater and energy made him an important depth forward.In the following 2023–24 season, Jonsson-Fjallby split the season with Winnipeg and their AHL affiliate, the Manitoba Moose. He appeared in 26 NHL games and 41 in the AHL. But in 2024–25, he lived almost entirely in the AHL, playing in 65 games for Manitoba. He had 12 goals and 15 assists to total 27 points.While his NHL time appeared to be slipping away, his presence with the Manitoba Moose was still strong. He remained there even after the AHL season concluded and was formally assigned to the Jets' taxi squad on April 28. His work ethic and professionalism did not go unnoticed.Also Read: Cole Perfetti: The NHL's Rising StarJonsson-Fjallby’s impact off the ice was large, too. He mentored two young Swedish prospects, Elias Salomonsson and Fabian Wagner, while with the Manitoba Moose. The two players praised Jonsson-Fjallby with helping make the move from Sweden to life in Winnipeg easier and guiding them as they've settled into the North American style of play.Now at the age of 26, Jonsson-Fjallby heads back to his home country and signs for three years with Brynas IF, one of Sweden's established hockey teams. That would allow him to still be a major contributor but also mentor a roster of exciting potential.His North American totals of 99 NHL games (76 with the Jets, 23 with the Capitals) saw him register 10 goals and 13 assists. In the AHL, he played in 262 games for both Hershey and Manitoba, and was always a fan favorite as well.