Atlantic Notes: Lomberg, Ostlund, Lodin

Panthers winger Ryan Lomberg has resumed skating as he works his way back from an upper-body injury, relays David Dwork of WPLG Local 10 (Twitter link).  The 28-year-old was injured in the playoff opener against Boston but suited up in three more games before being shut down for the fifth game of that series.  Lomberg, who had a career year during the regular season with 12 goals and 20 points in 82 games, is still listed as week-to-week so it’s unlikely that he’ll be able to suit up during their second-round series against Toronto.

Elsewhere in the Atlantic:

• While Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund was recently re-assigned to AHL Rochester, he won’t be suiting up for them in the playoffs due to a foot injury, notes Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News. The 19-year-old was the 16th overall pick last year and had a good season with Djurgardens of the Swedish Allsvenskan, collecting 26 points in 37 games.  Lysowski adds that Buffalo would like Ostlund to play with the Americans next year but are open to the idea of him playing at home for one more season if that’s his preference.
• Viktor Lodin’s recently rumored deal with Oskarshamn in Sweden is now official, per a team release. The Senators prospect had 15 points in 28 games with AHL Belleville this season while making his NHL debut at the end of the 2021-22 campaign.  It’s a two-year agreement for the 23-year-old, meaning he’ll still be RFA-eligible at its expiration.  Accordingly, it’s likely that Ottawa will still tender the forward a qualifying offer next month, allowing them to retain his NHL rights in case Lodin’s production takes off in the SHL.