Riikola signs with Swedish team

Juuso RiikolaJuuso Riikola's time in the Penguins' organization has come to a close.

Riikola, who was set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer, signed a one-year deal with IK Oskarshamn of the Swedish Hockey League on Wednesday.

"My four years in North America was a good time of my life but I felt it was time for change and the next chapter of my career," Riikola said in a Swedish release from IK Oskarshamn. "I've heard good things about the team and the city. I think my style of play will work in the team."

Riikola, 28, spent four years in the Penguins organization after being signed as a free agent out of Finland in 2018. He played in a total of 80 NHL games with the Penguins,…