Lost in the playoff hype was an overseas move involving one of the more exciting Bruins forward prospects: Jakub Lauko is heading home.
The 20-year-old will be going back to the Czech Republic to play for HC Energie Karlovy Vary, with the Bruins’ permission.
Per the loose Google Translate translation, negotiations between Lauko and Karlovy Vary have been ongoing since July.
The Bruins reportedly put tight conditions on the loan, with the assumption here being that Lauko will report to Providence when (if) the AHL season resumes.
However, it’s a big “if.