What happened: Pittsburgh selected the defenseman 53rd overall in 2018, but he never appeared for the club. He went to the Minnesota Wild in the February 2020 trade that brought Jason Zucker to Pittsburgh.
Why it matters: The move takes his career overseas after two consecutive seasons spent exclusively in the AHL. His most recent NHL action came in 2023-24, closing a four-season run in the league.
By the numbers: He recorded 50 points on six goals and 44 assists across 152 NHL games. His NHL
What to watch: The one-year term puts his next contract decision after the 2026-27 season.