Defenseman signs with NHL team after winning Gold Medal with Sweden.

While there were surely a number of teams interested it appears that the Vancouver Canucks have won the sweepstakes for Philip Holm.

Holm, a 25-year-old Swedish defenseman, is coming off a huge Gold Medal winning performance at the 2017 IIHF World Championships, something that would indicate he was heavily scouted by the large number of NHL teams with a presence at that tournament. 

The Canucks have released the following statement:

Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed defenceman Philip Holm to a one-year, entry-level contract. The 6'1", 190-pound defenceman most recently represented Sweden on the international stage at the 2017 World Championship, helping to earn gold for his home country.

"Philip is a mobile, two-way defenceman who adds depth to our blueline," said Benning. "He made strides in his development last season with Vaxjo and played a strong series with Sweden at the World Championships. We're pleased to welcome him to the Canucks organization." 

Hold spent the previous season with Vaxjo HC of the Swedish Hockey League where he picked up 4 goals and 17 assists in 52 games played.