Vincent Praplan returning to Switzerland?

According to Klaus Zaugg, the forward has signed a contract with a Swiss team. His agent denies the report.

Vincent Praplan, former EHC Kloten-forward Remo Max Schindler / remografie.ch

Vincent Praplan is currently under contract with the NHL's San Jose Sharks and playing for their AHL-affiliate, the Barracuda. His contract runs out in summer.

As Klaus Zaugg writes on Watson, several teams in Switzerland are interested in acquiring the forward. According to his source, a deal has been inked, presumably with HC Lugano. Apparently, it would be for at least three years and with a rather high salary.

However, Praplan's agent Georges Müller has denied the report, tweeting that a return to Switzerland is out of the question for the time being.

Fakenews bei @_watsonSport betreffend Vincent Praplan. Eine Rückkehr in die Schweiz für nächste Saison steht zur Zeit völlig ausser Frage. Aber gut, dass ich jetzt schon mal weiss was er “wert” wäre, wenn er mal wieder bei einem Schweizer Klub unterschreiben sollte. — Georges Müller (@georgesmueller) January 27, 2019

After this strong rebuttal, Müller clarified in an answer that it might still be an option in case there is no offer in North America in summer.

Zur Zeit und wohl bis mindestens diesen Sommer. Wenn er in NA keinen Vertrag bekommen sollte ändern sich die Zeiten natürlich — Georges Müller (@georgesmueller) January 27, 2019

Praplan has suited up 25 times for the San Jose Barracuda so far this season, recording four goals and ten assists. Prior to leaving for North America, he was with EHC Kloten for four years.

Last Update: 27 January 2019, 11:40 AM | esi