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Swedish forward Joakim Nygard signs with Edmonton Oilers

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Czech Republic\'s Hynes Zohorna, left, challenges Sweden\'s Joakim Nygard during the Beijer Hockey Games between Czech Republic and Sweden at Hovet arena, Sweden, Thursday Feb. 7, 2019. The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Nygard to a one-year, entry-level contract. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Fredrik Sandberg/TT via AP

EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Joakim Nygard to a one-year, entry-level contract.

Nygard, 26, has just completed his seventh season in the Swedish Hockey League, all with Farjestad BK.

The six-foot, 179-pound native of Stockholm, Sweden had 35 points (21 goals, 14 assists) in 52 games last season. He added 10 points in 14 playoff games.

Nygard also appeared in 11 games with the Swedish national team last season, posting five points.

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