Former Detroit Crimson Wings first-round choose Filip Zadina has signed a cope with Swiss membership HC Davos, per the HC Davos X account.
The signing ends Zadina’s time within the NHL for now, as inconsistency and inflated expectations have plagued the previous sixth-overall choose. It was reported that Zadina would signal a PTO with an NHL group, nevertheless, his agent poured chilly water over these rumors.
Zadina was by no means capable of dwell as much as the expectations of being drafted so excessive and eventually asked for a fresh start to try to get his profession on the rails. Detroit mutually terminated his contract in July 2023 which allowed the 24-year-old to sign with the San Jose Sharks final summer time and begin with a clear slate. With the Sharks, Zadina posted a career-high 13 targets to go together with 10 assists in 72 video games, however his general recreation wasn’t sturdy sufficient to warrant a NHL contract this summer time.
Zadina possible might have acquired an NHL provide via knowledgeable tryout, notably with among the groups missing ahead depth, nevertheless, he has opted for extra certainty and a assure in Switzerland. His signing successfully pauses his time within the NHL and will permit him to regain the offensive contact the made him a excessive draft choose. Davos has traditionally been a powerhouse within the Nationwide League with 31 titles however has struggled as of late ending sixth final 12 months within the common season and getting knocked out within the first spherical of the playoffs.
