BREAKING: Seattle Kraken Forward Leaves North America

The Seattle Kraken have lost one of their forwards to Europe. Jesper Froden, a 28-year-old forward from Sweden, spent this past season with the NHL's newest franchise.

It was announced recently that Froden had signed a two-year deal with the ZSC Lions of the Swiss NL. The announcement came directly from the Lions.

Froden's time in North America was very short, having spent just two seasons in the NHL/AHL before returning to Europe.

Froden signed with the Boston Bruins last season on a one-year contract but spent most of his time in the AHL. This season, Seattle picked him up on another one-year deal, where he scored at over a point-per-game pace in the AHL.

Despite making it all the way to the Calder Cup Final this season with Coachella Valley, and being one of their top scorers, Froden has opted to return to his home continent.

We wish Froden the best of luck with ZSC.

As Seen on Blade of Steel - Seattle Kraken forward leaves North America, signs multi-year deal in Europe

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