As Der Landbote reports, it will not be possible for EHC Winterthur to replace Mathieu Pompei. As the Swiss League did not manage to secure a deal with a broadcaster, all SL teams now have a dent in their budget.
The Lions were initially hoping to increase their budget for the upcoming season, but that will not be possible now. Furthermore, their current budget, which is set at CHF 2 million, is also not yet covered.