After the CHL Import Draft, the next Swiss youngster leaves Switzerland. 19yr-old Vincent Praplan joins the North Bay Battalion as of mid-August.

Because he did not get another chance to play in the NHL, it looks like last year's top-scorer of the National League A will sign with Brynäs in Sweden.

Sven Andrighetto, who was drafted by the Montréal Canadiens, won't play for Genève-Servette HC in the upcoming seasons. He'll stay in North America.

EVZ is looking for a new goalie and has cast an eye on former Stanley Cup winner Tim Thomas - but Thomas doesn't want to play in Europe at this time.

The 30yr-old winger Pascal Pelletier who played for the SCL Tigers in the last three seasons has found a new team: He signed a 2-way contract with the Canucks.