21-year-old blueliner helped Lulea HF to Swedish Hockey League title in 2024-25
SUNRISE, Fla.– Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Bill Zito announced today that the club has agreed to terms with defenseman Ludvig Jansson on a three-year, entry-level contract commencing in 2025-26.
“Ludvig is an agile and talented defenseman that proved himself in Sweden’s top league this season, helping Lulea HF to a championship,” said Zito. “We are excited for him to continue to develop within our organization.”
Jansson, 21, appeared in 50 Swedish Hockey League (SHL) games with Lulea HF in 2024-25, producing four points (1-3-4) and 37 penalty minutes. He recorded two points (0-2-2) in 17 SHL playoff games in 2025, helping Lulea HF to win the Swedish Hockey League title for the first time since 1996.
The 6-foot, 176-pound native of Stockholm, Sweden skated in 100 career SHL games over two seasons (2023-24 to 2024-25) with Lulea HF, recording seven points (1-6-7).
On the international stage, Jansson has represented Sweden at the 2022 and 2023 IIHF U20 World Junior Championship. He earned bronze with Sweden in 2022 and was named to the 2023 U20 World Junior Championship All-Star Team after leading tournament defensemen in goals (4) and points (10).
Jansson was originally selected by Florida in the fourth round (125th overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft.
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