Tyler Seguin, who just signed a monster extension that keeps him in Boston for six more years, has signed with EHC Biel, a club in the Swiss League. Seguin would have been entering his third professional season, and a year overseas should help his production (depending on the party scene out there).
Joining Seguin in European action is defenseman and environmentalist Andrew Ference. Ference, a Bruin since 2007, will report to HC Ceske Budejovice on October 7th, a team that I will hopefully never have to type again on this blog. It's in the Czech Republic.
David Krejci is also close to an agreement with HC Pardubice, a team in his native Czech Republic. Goalie Anton Khudobin has joined HC Atlant Moscow Oblast (awesome name) of the KHL. Dennis Seidenberg also told Joe Haggerty that he is planning on playing in Germany as well on a team with his younger brother.
Many players are flocking to Europe to play (and get paid) with leagues like the KHL who cover up to 65% of players salaries. I for one am glad that players are staying active, however lets hope there are no injuries or any other nonsense. Actually scratch that, I hope the NHL comes back before these guys get a chance to fall in love with Europe.
UPDATE 9/24: The mass exodus continues as Tuukka Rask will sign with HC Plzen of the Czech Republic and forward Rich Peverley will head to Finland to play for JYPin.
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