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College Goalie With .918 Save Percentage Now Unrestricted
17 Aug
Summary
- Philip Svedeback's NHL rights expired, making him a free agent.
- He posted a .918 save percentage in his final college season.
- Svedeback aims to pursue professional hockey in North America.
Philip Svedeback, a goaltending prospect for the Boston Bruins, has officially entered free agency after his NHL rights expired on August 15, 2026. The 24-year-old concluded his collegiate career at Providence College, where he recorded a .918 save percentage and a 2.32 goals-against average during his injury-shortened senior season in 2025-26.
Svedeback's performance in conference play was even stronger, with a .930 save percentage and 1.89 goals-against average over eight games. He was recognized as Hockey East Goaltender of the Month for November and was a finalist for the Mike Richter Award. Despite these accolades, the Bruins did not sign him to an entry-level contract.
Svedeback has expressed his intention to pursue professional hockey opportunities in North America, with his agent already in discussions with teams. The Bruins recently signed another college goaltender, Max Lundgren, adding further competition to their prospect pipeline.
