The news coming out earlier today that Stalberg would not be playing in the NHL this season is a surprising one. Still capable of playing in the NHL he’s rumoured to have turned down NHL contracts to play in the Swiss League. This includes an offer from the Ottawa Senators. Perhaps he is getting more money to play over in Europe, after all he was only paid 1.5 million last season. However, it seems more likely that he turned down a potentially more lucrative offer so that he can play in the Olympics.
Why Stalberg Left the NHL
The NHL has made it clear that they will not participate in the 2018 Olympics in South Korea.