Raphael Diaz is going to play with AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack, at least for now

Diaz has been assigned to Hartford by the New York Rangers on Saturday, after he cleared waivers without being claimed by another NHL-team. The 29-year-old defender is in possession of a one-way contract, meaning that he would earn the full NHL-salary of $700,000 even if he is playing in the AHL.

As his player agent Daniel Giger recently revealed, Diaz prefers a return to Europe - either the Swiss NLA or the KHL - to playing AHL-hockey. EV Zug is following the events with keen interest, as the Swiss-Spanish still has a year left on his contract with the Bulls, and therefore would not have to negotiate a new deal. (rlu)

Raphael Diaz will report to Hartford, but his camp plans to ask for a release if he isn't back in the #NHL within one month. #NYR #EVZug

— Nicola Berger (@BergerNeueLZ) October 4, 2015