Nystrom signed a two-year, entry-level contract with Carolina on Tuesday.
Nystrom produced eight goals and 26 points across 51 regular-season contests for Farjestad BK of the SHL in 2023-24. He has earned one assist in four playoff outings. The Hurricanes selected the 21-year-old blueliner with the No. 219 overall pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.