According to Swedish news outlet Expressen, news broke on Monday that Carolina Hurricanes prospect Noel Gunler will not re-sign with the Hurricanes and will instead return to play for the Swedish Hockey League.
According to reports, Gunler has agreed to play for Djurgården IF, where he will play a key role. The Stockholm-based club is second in terms of most championship titles in the league with six.
Prior to the rumored decision, Expressen reported that Luleå, for whom he had previously played, had expressed interest in a reunion.
Noel Gunler hopes to end journey with Storm after four years
Gunler was drafted by the Hurricanes during the second round, 41st overall, in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. In 2022, his first year in the state, he won the Calder Cup with the Chicago Wolves alongside players like Pyotr Kochetkov and Jalen Chatfield.
Throughout his time with the Wolves so far, he has scored 42 goals and 48 assists for a total of 88 points.
However, despite a strong playing ability and improving scoring every year, he suffered setbacks from injuries and ultimately failed to make an appearance in the NHL.
Currently, the Wolves are in second place in the AHL’s Central Division, and are expected to reach the playoffs.
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