How acquired: Selected with No. 18 pick in 2022 NHL Draft
2023-24 season: Rogle BK (SHL) 29 GP, 2-2-4; Texas (AHL): 16 GP, 1-6-7
The 20-year-old made his North American debut when he came to Texas last fall. Bichsel returned to help Rogle make the Swedish Hockey League playoffs, where he had six points (one goal, five assists) in 15 games. Possessing great size (6-6, 233) and skating ability, Bichsel could be in the mix for a roster spot out of training camp.
“He can skate very well, he’s big, he’s physical, he makes really good plays exiting the zone and finds players in the middle of the ice. He’s a big, hard guy to play against,” Peverley said. “He still has to adjust a bit to the North American style. He was able to do that in the fall of last year, but him coming over again after SHL, there’ll be an adjustment. How long that adjustment is will be determined by him.”
Projected NHL arrival: This season