Rumor: Jeff Carter heading to Switzerland (or not)

[swissexpert]

According to Thomas Roost, Swiss NHL scout.
Carter will join an NLA team (in the german speaking region) in this summer, he just said on TV channel MySports.

He guessed Bern or Davos. Financially, also Zug or ZSC would be possible.

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[beowulf]

The Jeff Carter that has 11 goals and 20 points in 31 games this season? Total that average out to 29 goals and 53 points? I find it hard to believe he would make such a decision until after he has become a free agent and seen what NHL interest there might be then.

 

[Jacob]

Don’t even the highest paid players make well under a million over there? He’ll get a lot more than that from any number of NHL teams.

 

[Big Empty]

Did you know McDavid was supposed to play in Finland before the 2021 season?

 

[3074326]

I mean, there are worse places to get paid to play hockey. I get it, Jeff.

 

[De Montreal]

That's odd but living in Switzerland seems fun especially if you're rich

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

Big fan of cheese and chocolate.

 

[Rpenny]

The Jeff Carter that has 11 goals and 20 points in 31 games this season? Total that average out to 29 goals and 53 points? I find it hard to believe he would make such a decision until after he has become a free agent and seen what NHL interest there might be then.

37 years old. My guess he will get a contract from an nhl with lots of bonuses. Last time I read anything about the Swiss league is the pay the best in Europe and it is tax free

 

[DrDangles]

Don’t even the highest paid players make well under a million over there? He’ll get a lot more than that from any number of NHL teams.

Something makes me doubt money is a big deciding factor for him at this point. Not that I really believe the rumour, but the NLA would be a sweet retirement gig for somebody in Carter's shoes.

 

[ChrisKuuuunitz]

right after the cup run

 

[Lindberg Cheese]

I mean if he wants to melt down and launder his gold tooth filling collection, he’s in the right place. The Swiss are good at that.

 

[Mrfenn92]

What is this?

 

[FanTheFlames]

Is he doing this for olympic eligibility

 

[Canuck Luck]

Is he doing this for olympic eligibility

The Olympics that are 4 years away that may have nhl players attend? Too late for him to be going to the Olympics now

now for this rumour I call 100% bs. Why would carter be fielding offers and making a decision for next season whilst being in the middle of a productive season right now?

 

[Jacob]

The Olympics that are 4 years away that may have nhl players attend? Too late for him to be going to the Olympics now

now for this rumour I call 100% bs. Why would carter be fielding offers and making a decision for next season whilst being in the middle of a productive season right now?

And why would the only source be out of Finland?

 

[super6646]

Its a beautiful country so I don't blame him. Only seen it briefly from Lake Como, but ya it seems like a heavenly place (with lots of chocolate and good looking women...).

 

[Empoleon8771]

This rumor makes literally no sense, I don't believe this for a second.

When was the last time a non-European player still playing at a good NHLer level just decided to leave the NHL for an inferior league in Europe? There is absolutely no connection between Carter and Switzerland.

 

[swissexpert]

And why would the only source be out of Finland?

They were just the first to write it down. They got it from MySports like me.

 

[swissexpert]

The Jeff Carter that has 11 goals and 20 points in 31 games this season? Total that average out to 29 goals and 53 points? I find it hard to believe he would make such a decision until after he has become a free agent and seen what NHL interest there might be then.

Why not? There are other aspects in life than just money.
It's not like he'll be too good for the league at 38yo.

I find it hard to believe Roost would make it up, just out of the blue. He's usually very reliable and doesn't throw rumors around for attention..

 

[beowulf]

Why not? There are other aspects in life than just money.
It's not like he'll be too good for the league at 38yo.

I find it hard to believe Roost would make it up, just out of the blue. He's usually very reliable and doesn't throw rumors around for attention..

Who said anything about money. he has always seemed like a guy who wants Cups and you can't win a Cup in the Swiss league.

 

[Charlie Conway]

This rumor makes literally no sense, I don't believe this for a second.

When was the last time a non-European player still playing at a good NHLer level just decided to leave the NHL for an inferior league in Europe? There is absolutely no connection between Carter and Switzerland.

It's a good place to pay if he's battling injuries and still wants to play.

Kevin Klein retired from the NHL after the 16-17 season, still playing at a pretty good level for us at the time.

A lot of fans wanted him back, but he said he was battling a few injuries and he was interested in playing in the Swiss league due to the shorter schedule as well as generally less physical contact.

He played for the ZSC Lions for two years before retiring, winning the championship in the first year while wearing an A and then wore the C for his last year. Put up good point totals, too.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

Probably wants to play in the Olympics.

Swiss league is an underrated league.

 

[StickShift]

Don’t even the highest paid players make well under a million over there? He’ll get a lot more than that from any number of NHL teams.

I can only imagine when you have earned an estimated $72,000,000 in career earnings that the difference between that and $74,000,000 isn’t that big. You may value your quality of living and going on permanent vacation to Switzerland sounds quite nice.

 

[LMFAO]

Im assuming money laundering has something to do with this.

 

[Empoleon8771]

It's a good place to pay if he's battling injuries and still wants to play.

Kevin Klein retired from the NHL after the 16-17 season, still playing at a pretty good level for us at the time.

A lot of fans wanted him back, but he said he was battling a few injuries and he was interested in playing in the Swiss league due to the shorter schedule as well as generally less physical contact.

He played for the ZSC Lions for two years before retiring, winning the championship in the first year while wearing an A and then wore the C for his last year. Put up good point totals, too.

Klein was a bottom pair defenseman at the time, Carter is a good bit better than him.

Probably wants to play in the Olympics.

Swiss league is an underrated league.

How would the Olympics have any sort of impact here?