As the Swiss international now tells the Columbus Dispatch he will definitely stay in North America and play for the Lake Erie Monsters: "[...] A couple of weeks ago, it started with the speculation. I was kind of worried, but my North American agent called the NHL Players’ Association. Now everything is fixed. I will stay here.”
Furthermore, assistant GM Bill Zito confirms Dean Kukan's contract (two-way, two-years) "does not read that way" and that he will start the season with Lake Erie. In 61 games for Luleå, he scored three goals and twelve assists last season. (mso)
