Davos Brings in Veterans

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Davos, Switzerland -- Following an unexpected run to the European conference finals last season, many expected that Davos would be aggressive in shoring up the team to make a similar run in S96. And through the beginning of the offseason, the team has done just that, looking to bolster the overall young roster with a few veteran presences that Davos hopes will put the team over the top.

 

First, Davos brought in former Vancouver forward Owen Lazaro. Entering his final year before retirement, Lazaro brings another scoring option for a team that often had to rely on its defense to win games last season. But that defense saw some love as well, with Davos shipping off defenseman Sunset Moth to bring in fellow S91 defensive player Mina in a swap of players and picks.

 

"Lazaro and Mina are both players I've played against in the past, so I know how good they are," said center Antonia Bucatini at the team's practice facility soon after the trades. "Coming from Vancouver and Seattle, they know how to play in the playoffs too. I'm certain they can get in here and teach us a few things."

 

With those two players in the fold, Davos does have $4 million in available cap room, but the roster is by and large set - especially with three players (Pastanap, Desjardins, and BjorkBrjoksen) graduating from the VHLE. It's not a Title or Bust season with all of the young players, but some believe that a title is indeed a reasonable goal.

 

"Last season we just wanted to make the playoffs. But I think we're ready for the next step," Bucatini added. "Do I think we can be one of the best teams in Europe? Yeah, I do. And now I'm really excited to show it on the ice."