Ex-Senators F Kubalik signs in Switzerland with NHL opt-out clause

 

Dominik Kubalik, a former forward for the Ottawa Senators, signed a contract on Wednesday with HC Ambrì-Piotta in Switzerland, although he still has the option to play in the NHL this year.

Kubalik has an option to leave his one-year contract and sign with another NHL team before December 15, according to a team statement.

The 28-year-old winger played 74 games with the Senators last season, tallying 11 goals and 15 points.



In July 2023, Kubalik was acquired from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for winger Alex DeBrincat, defenseman Donovan Sebrango, and two draft picks. He recently signed a $5 million, two-year contract with the Red Wings in July 2022.

Kubalik, who was selected by the Los Angeles Kings with the 191st overall pick in 2013, has played 357 games for the Senators, Red Wings, and Chicago Blackhawks, scoring 93 goals and 176 points.


The Plzen, Czechia native has represented his country four times at the World Championship, recording 20 goals and 38 points in 33 appearances. He also helped Czechia to a fourth-place finish at the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, registering two goals in five games.