Hjalmarsson has signed a contract with HV 71 of the Swedish Hockey League, according to TSN's Chris Johnston.

EDGE Analysis

Hjalmarsson last played in the NHL during the 2020-21 season, picking up five assists in 41 games for Arizona. He sat out last season, but at the age of 35, the defenseman wanted to finish out his career in his native Sweden.

Hjalmarsson is expected to retire from the NHL after 14 seasons, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 34-year-old blueliner appeared in 41 games with Arizona last season, tallying five assists and a minus-6 rating while averaging 17:22 of ice time. Hjalmarsson spent 10 seasons with the Blackhawks and was a key defenseman on three championship teams during his time there. He finishes his NHL career with 25 goals, 172 points and 1,605 blocked shots while averaging over 20 minutes of ice time across 821 games. The 6-foot-3 Swede also tallied 29 points in 137 career postseason appearances.

Hjalmarsson produced an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

HJalmarsson set up Johan Larsson for a goal in the second period. The 33-year-old Hjalmarsson is up to five assists through 37 games this year. A stay-at-home defenseman, he's added 64 blocked shots, 18 PIM and a minus-4 rating in a bottom-four role for the Coyotes in 2020-21.

Hjalmarsson (upper body) recorded two shots on net and two blocked shots in 16:14 of ice time in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Hjalmarsson missed 10 games with the injury. The 33-year-old defenseman will likely remain more of a defensive presence than a scoring threat. He has four helpers, 46 blocks, 21 shots on net and a minus-4 rating in 30 appearances this season.

Hjalmarsson (upper body) was activated from injured reserve and will suit up for Monday's game against Colorado, Alexander Kinkopf of the Coyotes' official website reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hjalmarsson will return from a 10-game absence Monday. The 33-year-old defenseman has four assists and 44 blocked shots through 29 games this season.

Head coach Rick Tocchet said Sunday that Hjalmarsson (upper body) "could be ready" for Monday's game versus the Avalanche, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.

EDGE Analysis

If Hjalmarsson isn't ready for Monday's game, the Wednesday matchup against the Wild is also a strong possibility. However, the 33-year-old will miss a 10th straight game Sunday when the Coyotes take on the Golden Knights. Prior to this injury, Hjalmarsson produced four assists and 44 blocked shots through 29 contests.

Hjalmarsson (upper body) isn't traveling with the Coyotes for the beginning of the team's nine-game road trip, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hjalmarsson evidently suffered a "bit of a setback" with his injury earlier this week. The Coyotes have yet to release an expected timetable for the blueliner's recovery, but the fact that he isn't traveling with the team doesn't bode well for his near-term availability. Hjalmarsson will need to be activated off injured reserve before rejoining the lineup.

Hjalmarsson (upper body) was placed injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Hjalmarsson had already been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Avalanche, and now he'll miss this weekend's series against the Sharks on Friday and Saturday. Jason Demers figures to stay in the lineup until Hjalmarsson returns.

Hjalmarsson (upper body) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Avalanche, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hjalmarsson exited Monday's loss to the Avalanche with an upper-body injury. He'll miss his fourth game of the season Tuesday. There's no clear timetable for his return, but his absence doesn't affect fantasy much, as he's recorded just four points through 29 games. Jason Demers will enter the lineup in his place.

Hjalmarsson left Monday's game against Colorado with an upper-body injury and will not return.

EDGE Analysis

Hjalmarsson saw just 12:33 of ice time before leaving Monday's contest. The veteran defenseman missed a game earlier this month with an upper-body injury and it's unclear if Monday's incident is related to that. He'll be questionable for Tuesday's rematch with the Avalanche.