Former Red Wings players relocate to leagues across Europe

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Former Red Wings players relocate to leagues across Europe
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Former Detroit Red Wings player Dmytro Timashov has signed with HK Nitra in the Slovak League following his release from Admiral Vladivostok. While Timashov secured a new contract, several other former Red Wings remain free agents as NHL training camps approach. Meanwhile, forward Dominik Kubalik sustained a lower-body injury during a preseason game with EV Zug in the Swiss National League. Reports from Sweden also suggest Jacob de la Rose is nearing an extension to stay with HC Fribourg-Gottéron. In the Czech Extraliga, former Grand Rapids Griffins players Radek Simek and Jakub Rychlovský are competing for Liberec, with Rychlovský recording three points in his first three appearances this season.

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  • Dmytro Timashov signed with HK Nitra after his KHL contract was bought out.
  • Dominik Kubalik suffered a non-contact lower-body injury while playing for EV Zug.
  • Jacob de la Rose reportedly plans to extend his stay with HC Fribourg-Gottéron.
  • Jakub Rychlovský tallied three points in his first three games for Liberec.
  • Most former Red Wings who were unrestricted free agents remain unsigned ahead of training camp.
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