Bucatini signs Forever Deal with Davos

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Davos, Switzerland -- Since being taken with the first pick of the Season 93 VHL Draft, Antonia Bucatini has bled purple for Davos. She was on the first line since seemingly day one for the rebuilding team, put up great numbers as the team progressively worked its way to the finals in Season 96, and seemed to be a centerpoint of the future for the squad as it builds towards its next generation.

 

Now, what was assumed is now all but official: Antonia Bucatini is set to be a Davos lifer.

 

The forward recently signed a three-year extension through Season 101, which would take her through the next four seasons until her assumed retirement. The deal also comes with a full no trade clause through the life of the deal, not that a trade would be expected anyway with Davos set to contend over the life of the contract.

 

For Bucatini, the extension gives her a chance to do what she always wanted: be a club legend. "I've felt at home in Davos since day one, and I'm glad they feel the same," Bucatini said in a press conference announcing the deal. "My teammates, this club, these fans - this is where I belong."

 

The deal also creates the opportunity for Bucatini to set some records. Notably, with 23 goals and 54 points in Davos' playoff games the past three seasons, Bucatini already sits top ten in team history in both categories. With a few more playoff runs, first in both goals (42) and points (109) wouldn't be inconceivable.

 

But for now, she's simply focused on the Cup. "I'm in the prime of my career with some good runs ahead," she added. "It's great to have the contract stuff behind me, because now I can focus on giving my all on the ice."