The Coachella Valley Firebirds, the Seattle Kraken's AHL affiliate, have re-signed veteran defenseman Gustav Olofsson to a two-year AHL contract. 

The 30-year-old is returning for his fourth season with the franchise, previously skating in 122 games while notching five goals and 35 points. 

“We are pleased to bring Gustav back on a two-year contract,” said Troy Bodie, Vice President of Hockey Operations for the Coachella Valley Firebirds. “Gustav is a hard-working player and a leader in our locker room. He has ingrained himself in the community, and we are happy to have him on our backend.”

The 30-year-old has been under contract with the Kraken since he was first brought into the organization, appearing in four NHL games. Now, he's on an AHL contract and would have to sign a two-way deal to play in the NHL.

The 6-foot-3, Swedish defenseman was once a second-round pick (46th overall) in the 2013 NHL Draft by the Minnesota Wild, but as his career has moved along, he's transitioned into a solid defenseman in the AHL rather than the NHL.

The 30-year-old has the leadership qualities that will help the young Kraken prospects develop throughout their farm system.