Former Canadiens Fan-Favourite Tomas Tatar Leaves NHL, Signs New Deal Overseas
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We have a major development involving a name well known to Montreal Canadiens fans.
Former Habs fan-favourite Tomas Tatar has just signed a two-year contract in Switzerland, officially bringing his NHL career to an end.
His journey will now continue in Europe!
Signing Alert in Switzerland for Tomas Tatar
"Tomas Tatar has signed a two-year contract in Switzerland, agreeing to a new deal with EV Zug."
"Tomas Tatar, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1 (UFA), is heading overseas next season, signing with EV Zug in Switzerland, the Swiss team announced.
The last time he played abroad was during the 2012-13 season, during the lockout.
This could mark the end of Tatar's NHL career, just shy of 1,000 games played."
- Amanda Stein, New Jersey reporter
The last time he played abroad was during the 2012-13 season, during the lockout.
This could mark the end of Tatar's NHL career, just shy of 1,000 games played."
- Amanda Stein, New Jersey reporter
We wish him all the best in this next chapter!
Now 34 years old, Tatar recorded 496 points in 927 career NHL games, including 17 points in 74 games with the New Jersey Devils this season.
Tatar also played three seasons with the Montreal Canadiens, during which he put up:
- 58 points in 80 games
- 61 points in 68 games
- 30 points in 50 games
- 61 points in 68 games
- 30 points in 50 games
He had some great moments with the Habs before moving on to the New Jersey Devils via free agency.
More details to follow.
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