Cederqvist, 23, was drafted in the fifth round by the Buffalo Sabres in 2019. In 19 games this season for the American Hockey League's Rochester Americans, Cederqvist had four points (one goal, three assists), 11 penalty minutes and was a minus-five.
The Skara, Sweden native is expected to report to the Laval Rocket, Montreal's American Hockey League affiliate who is currently suffering with several injuries up front.