After a strong World Championship performance, there was some speculation about whether Libor Sulak would try his hand in North America once again. That can stop now, as the defenseman has signed with Admiral Vladivostok of the KHL for the upcoming season. He’ll be joined by Vojtech Mozik, another former NHL defenseman that Admiral signed today.
Sulak, 27, signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Detroit Red Wings in 2017 and actually managed six games at the NHL level. Most of his time was spent with the Grand Rapids Griffins, and when his deal expired, the Red Wings decided not to issue him a qualifying offer. The Czech defenseman played in Russia and Finland over the last two seasons and recently suited up for his country at the Worlds. He had three goals and four points in the tournament, but won’t be coming back to North America anytime soon.
Mozik, 28, actually has seven games of NHL experience to his name, having played for the New Jersey Devils in 2015-16. He too had some strong success in the minor leagues, this time with the Albany Devils, but left North America in 2017 and hasn’t returned. Mozik has played in Russia, Sweden, and China in the years since while also suiting up for the Czech Republic at the Olympics.