The transfer circus continues

A sure sign that spring is closing in. is the sudden influx of player movement in Leksand. This time there are strong rumours that they have signed Jussi Pesonen from Ilves if the Finnish SM-liiga. This year, compared to previous ones, Leksand has badly needed to make some adjustments before being able to  seriously compete with the teams dropping down from Elitserien. Not only is Allsvenskan looking weaker this year compared to previous years, but the bottom of Elitserien looks stronger than in a long time, possibly with the exception of Rögle who seem to be in free fall with internal fighting between board and supporters and rumoured dressing room unrest.

Pesonen is maybe not exactly the type of player that Leksand would need - a puck holding center might be the first thing to look out for. But if my sources are correct, the attempts to sign one has not been bearing fruit. The prospect of playing in a second tier Swedish team might not be appealing to the best players around.

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Pesonen in that case looks like a solid recruitment. 40 points in 39 games for s team that is rock bottom in Finland. This makes him fourth best points scorer in SM-liiga as well as the fourth best goalscorer with his 18 goals. There is no reason to believe he will not add a fair few more to his tally in the Allsvenskan and Kvalserien. I believe this will prove a good signing and imagine most of the teams in Elitserien are disappointed they missed this opportunity. I would like to say Tervetuloa Taalainmaan, Jussi.

A defender is also expected to join the ranks before the transfer deadline on the 31st.