Former Ottawa, Vegas forward Oscar Lindberg signs to play in Switzerland

The Ottawa Senators won’t be bringing back forward Oscar Lindberg after he signed Monday with EV Zug of the Swiss NLA, according to an official announcement. The deal is for one year with an option for 2020-21, according to the announcement, and will end Lindberg's run in the NHL for now.

Lindberg, 27, split last season between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Senators, playing 55 games and recording 20 points. In 252 career NHL regular-season games Lindberg has 79 points, but will now take his talents overseas to see if he can build up his value. 

Originally selected in the second round in 2010, Lindberg was a dominant presence in the AHL but has struggled to find any consistency over the past several seasons. In 2017 he signed a two-year contract with the Golden Knights worth $3.4M, but likely failed to find a huge market after his disappointing recent play.

That’s not to say there won’t be a chance for Lindberg to return to the NHL. The Swedish winger has, at the very least, proven that he can fill a bottom-six spot, though his skill-set suggests he may be better suited to a more offensive role. Lindberg will find that opportunity in Switzerland, something that could change some minds and lead to a return next summer if he chooses to pursue the NHL again.