It is time to go home for Sven Baertschi, after being limited to the minor leagues once again. The 29-year-old winger has signed a three-year deal with SC Bern of the Swiss National League, taking him back to Europe after more than a decade in North America.
When it comes to low-risk, high-reward signing opportunities this offseason, Sven Baertschi has to be near the top of the list. The former 13th overall
As part of the NHL's collective bargaining agreement, which has been extended through 2024-25, and return-to-play plan, every player had the opportunity to opt out of the rest of this season by 5 p.m.
Even before Brock Boeser's hat trick, it was becoming clear that the Vancouver Canucks are headed in a different direction. This is a team that has spent the last few seasons scraping the bottom of the barrel.