Chicago Blackhawks have loaned defenseman David Rundblad to ZSC Lions of National League A in Switzerland, the team announced Sunday morning.
The 25-year-old was assigned to the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL after clearing waivers Dec. 30. By sending him to the AHL the Hawks saved $950,000 in salary cap space. $100,000 of his $1.05 million will still count against the cap, according to CapFriendly.com.
Rundblad's $100,000 cap hit is the same whether he's in the AHL or a European professional league. He would have to pass through waivers again for the Hawks to terminate his contract.