According to La Regione and the Corriere del Ticino, HC Lugano is already looking for a replacement for Elvis Merzlikins, who will likely try his luck in North America after this season. Thus, Reto Berra's name has come up.

Photo Robert Hradil / RvS Media

The 29-year-old goaltender has one year left on his contract with the Colorado Avalanche and will then likely have to look for a new employer. Thus, Lugano has supposedly cast an eye on the Swiss international for the 2017-18 season.

Berra played 14 games for the Avalanche this season (.922 save percentage) and also appeared in 16 games with their AHL affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage. His contract runs through 2017. (mso)