HIFK signs Jake Leschyshyn to one-year deal

Forward had 22 points in 66 AHL games last season

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 21 min read

What happened: The 27-year-old forward will move to Finland for the 2026-27 Liiga season after becoming an unrestricted free agent. He spent 2025-26 in Buffalo's organization with Rochester.

Why it matters: The move ends his latest North American stint and gives HIFK a center with NHL and AHL experience. It also removes an unrestricted free agent from Buffalo's depth pool.

By the numbers: Leschyshyn recorded 13 goals and nine assists in 66 AHL games for Rochester in 2025-26. He has two goals and four assists in 77 career NHL games.

What to watch: His preseason deployment will provide the first indication of his role in HIFK's lineup.

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Pro Hockey Rumors 2026-08-02T03:14:00.318288+00:00

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HIFK signs Jake Leschyshyn to one-year deal

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