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Filip Hallander aims for NHL spot after health recovery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:38 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Filip Hallander aims for NHL spot after health recovery

Summary

Filip Hallander is preparing for the 2026 training camp with the Pittsburgh Penguins after overcoming significant health issues. The forward lost much of the previous season due to a blood clot in his leg and further complications discovered in his lung. Hallander has stated he is now healthy and focused on securing a spot on the NHL roster. With a rigorous training schedule ahead, he emphasizes his motivation to re-establish himself in the league after a challenging year.

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By the Numbers

•Filip Hallander injured during the 2025-26 season due to a blood clot.
•He is back on the ice and training with Timrå IK.
•Hallander aims to earn a roster spot during training camp.
•A final health test is pending before he fully resumes training.
•Limited spots available in a competitive Penguins forward group.

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12:38 PMYahoo Sports — Filip Hallander “should be fine” for training camp, per Swedish interview

What they're saying

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The Penguins’ already stacked forward group could be getting even deeper with potential options. Filip Hallander lost most of the 2025-26 season due to a puck strike causing a blood clot in his leg. A translated Swedish interview (shoutout Reddit) gives an update for how he’s doing, titled “Hållander on the tough year: “I thought […]
— Yahoo Sports

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