After much speculation over the last few days, Jan Kovar has officially returned to Europe. He will play for HC Škoda Plzeň of the Czech Extraliga.

Honzo, vítej doma!

Odchovanec modrobílého hokeje Jan Kovář podepsal s indiány měsíční smlouvu!

TZ: https://t.co/rsZ4MscQbC pic.twitter.com/a8j67zEgma — HC Škoda Plzeň (@HC_Plzen) December 5, 2018

Kovar signed a professional tryout offer with the Bruins back in October. The 28-year-old is a native of the Czech Republic and played for HC Plzen prior to joining the KHL in 2013.

The Bruins were hoping that Kovar could be a temporary solution for their scoring troubles. Kovar notched 10 points in 12 games for the Providence Bruins before his tryout was up. Many thought a deal had been done as during last Thursday’s game, Kovar was spotted on the ninth floor at TD Garden.

In the end, the two parties could not agree on a deal and Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson will stay with the Boston Bruins for the near future.