Sami Vatanen Inks One-Year Deal In Switzerland
3 years agoDefenseman Sami Vatanen signed a contract to join Geneve-Servette of the National League in Switzerland for the 2021-2022 season on Monday. The 30-year-old rearguard, who was a staple in the Ducks' top-four defensive group just a few years ago, played in 39 games last season with the New Jersey Devils and Dallas Stars. Over the past few seasons, Vatanen's offensive production had fallen off a cliff (just 12 points in 78 games) and his average ice time dipped by over four minutes (16:17 in his nine game with the Stars). The Finnish native has recorded 200 points (47 goals, 153 assists) in 473 career NHL games and could make a return to North America in 2022-2023.
Source: David Pagnotta
Source: David Pagnotta