Center Linus Olund, the Penguins' fifth-round pick in 2017, is settling into his first professional season in North America with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
As far as the culture goes, the native of Gälve, Sweden doesn't think he's had to make too much of an adjustment. He likes the city, and the people are nice just like back home. He's not quite used to the food yet, though.
While Olund has briefly played in North America before for different international tournaments, the 21-year-old has spent his entire junior career and professional career thus far back home in Sweden. Playing in the AHL, he's had to adjust to a different style of play and a smaller ice surface than he's used to.
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