“We felt it”
World champion goalie lets Biel sit
Biel’s newly signed goalie Juho Olkinuora will not appear for the Seeländer. The Finn has signed a contract in the NHL. Sports director Martin Steinegger regrets this, but is not really surprised.
Published: 8:53 am
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Updated: 12:19 p.m
It was a real transfer coup that EHC Biel landed in May. With Juho Olkinuora (31), the Seelanders were able to sign a freshly crowned world champion and Olympic champion as a goalkeeper. However: The Finn will not be on the ice for Biel next winter.
As it became known in North America on Wednesday night, the Detroit Red Wings have secured the goalkeeper’s services. Olkinuora is making use of an NHL release clause and will therefore go to the USA instead of Biel. He signed a one-year contract with Detroit. His salary: $750,000. In the contract, however, the Red Wings reserve the option of deporting Olkinuora to the farm team if necessary.
Steinegger: “There are alternatives”
Game sports director Martin Steinegger was faced with a fait accompli on Tuesday evening. On the one hand he is of course a bit frustrated, but on the other hand not, “because it’s not really surprising after his strong World Cup. We were aware that this can happen. It’s a shame, of course, but we felt it and saw it coming.”
Steinegger is now looking for a new goalie. Because Joren van Pottelberghe will probably be out until the end of the year. With backup Simon Rytz, there is only one goalkeeper in the squad so far. Steinegger: «There are several variable alternatives. Also goalies who were interesting for us before the contract was signed with Olkinuora and are still on the market. » (cat/mal)
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