NHL Prospect Heads Abroad: Ian Mitchell Signs with SC Bern In a move that was months in the making, Canadian defenseman Ian Mitchell is leaving the NHL behind to join SC Bern of Switzerland's National League on a two-year contract. The 27-year-old pending unrestricted free agent had been out of the NHL picture this season, raising questions about his future in the league. Mitchell's decision to sign with SC Bern suggests he may have been seeking a more consistent playing schedule and opportunities to develop his skills in Europe, where he can compete against top-level talent. As one of the NHL's top prospects just a few years ago, Mitchell's move to the National League marks a significant shift in his career trajectory.
Lightning pending unrestricted free agent Ian Mitchell has agreed to terms with SC Bern of Switzerland’s National League on a two-year contract beginning next season, the team announced earlier this week. The move had been in place for months, as we relayed back in February. Mitchell, 27, did not see NHL ice this season after appearing in […]
