In late October, just a few weeks after an unsuccessful professional tryout contract with the Anaheim Ducks, Zack Kassian decided that it was time to hang up his skates.
The move came as a bit of a surprise to many, given him being only 33, but after only three months on the sidelines, it appears that he's reconsidered his decision.
On Sunday, HC Sparta Praha, a team in the Czech Extraliga, announced that they've agreed to terms on a contract with Zack Kassian for the remainder of the 2023-24 season.
Kassian, a native of Windsor, Ontario, skated in 661 games during his National Hockey League career, which spanned over parts of 12 seasons with the Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers and Arizona Coyotes where he had 203 points (92 goals, 111 assists) and 913 penalty minutes.
It's unclear what Zack Kassian will do at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, whether he retires again, tries to return to North America or stay in Europe, but it's great to see that he's decided to come back.
