One who is also a former forward for the Boston Bruins, Brett Connolly, has announced he's leaving the NHL to play for HC Lugano in Switzerland.
Originally selected in the first round (6th overall) by the Tampa Bay Lightning at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, Connolly spent 11 seasons in the league with the Lightning, Washington Capitals, Boston Bruins, Florida Panthers, and the Chicago Blackhawks.
On March 2nd, 2015 (NHL trade deadline), Connolly was traded from the Lightning to the Bruins in exchange for two second-round picks (2015 and 2016). He would appear in 76 games with the club, collecting 9 goals and 18 assists.
