Mikko Koskinen returns to Europe.
The Edmonton Oilers goalkeeper, who was scheduled for unrestricted free agency next month, has signed a two-year contract with HC Lugano of Switzerland.
✍️ Defined the identity of the fifth foreigner after Arcobello, Carr, Josephs and Kaski.
The Juventus club has signed a valid contract for the next two leagues with goalkeeper Mikko Koskinen. # NonMoglieMai #LVGA #NumdaLugan https://t.co/slhEaq6rvm
– Hockey Club Lugano (@OfficialHCL) June 13, 2022
The 33-year-old set a 27-12-4 record with an average of 3.10 goals against and a .903 savings percentage in 45 games during the regular season with the Oilers. The Finland native appeared in three playoff games, with a 0-2 record with a savings rate of .897 and a GAA of 4.02.
Koskinen joined the Oilers in 2018 after spending the previous five seasons at KHL. He signed a three-year, $ 13.5 million extension just three months after his first season with the team.
In 164 games with Edmonton, Koskinen recorded an 83-59-13 record with a .907 savings percentage and a 2.98 GAA.
A second-round pick for the Islanders in 2009, Koskinen made his NHL debut with New York in 2010-11, appearing in four games before returning to Europe.