Former Davos-defender Otso Rantakari off to Russia

Having joined HC Davos as injury replacement for Magnus Nygren last September, Rantakari made a total of 30 games for the National League team. He also suited up seven times on loan for EHC Biel when their import defenseman Anssi Salmela was sidelined. In April, Davos confirmed that the 26-year-old would not return. For the upcoming season, he now has found a new club, Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk from the KHL.