RUMOR - Nicklas Danielsson (photo) and Johan Fransson, since the Lakers' relegation without contracts for the upcoming season, are being chased by Swedish clubs to return to their native country - but they have other plans.

RUMOR - Dan Weisskopf, who is without a contract since the Rapperswil-Jona Lakers' relegation to the NLB last Thursday, is very optimistic that he will be pursuing his career in the National League A next season.

MEDICAL REPORT - As HC Davos' Félicien Du Bois tells Arcinfo in an interview, he is not yet sure if he will be able to follow a call by Switzerland's head coach Glen Hanlon to join the Swiss national team for the World Championship.

NHL - Every Sunday, our NHL-crew is looking back at the past week and provides a summary and evaluation of the performances and results of the Swiss players and their respective teams.

AHL - After scoring two goals in their 6-5 OT-win against the Edmonton Oilers last night and right before the start of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Vancouver Canucks have reassigned forward Sven Bärtschi to the Utica Comets.