Rumor

RUMOR - According to journalist Kristian Kapp (Südostschweiz), after Philippe Furrer also HCD's forward Gregory Hofmann is close to an agreement with HC Lugano. He would join the Bianconeri from season 2015/16 on.

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The 21-year-old, therefore, would return to the canton of Ticino, where he started his National League A career with HC Ambrì-Piotta. The native of Neuchâtel joined HCAP's youth organization in 2006/07 and made his NLA debut in 2009/10.

Since 2012, he has suited up for HC Davos for which he completed a total of 97 games so far and scored 23 goals and 23 assists. He also played seven games for the Swiss national team (no points).

In addition, as the Südostschweiz reports, SC Bern is keen on signing forward Gregory Sciaroni, whose contract with HC Davos also expires at the end of the upcoming season. The 25-year-old has played for HC Davos since 2009/10 and also comes out of HC Ambrì-Piotta's youth organization.

UPDATE Upon enquiry of the Südostschweiz, Gregory Hofmann confirms being in contact with HC Lugano, but emphasizes that he hasn't signed anywhere yet: "Maybe we'll know more in the upcoming weeks. Right now, I don't wanna say more about that." - 11 September 2014, 2:27 PM