Marko Dano’s time in North America has come to an end, at least for now. The 26-year-old is off to the Czech Republic as HC Ocelari Trinec of the Extraliga announced they’ve inked Dano to a two-month contract with a team option to extend the agreement for the full 2021-22 season.
Smith, 32, was recently ruled healthy for the Blackhawks after undergoing back surgery in March but may not end up on the opening day roster after all. Dano meanwhile is just trying to hold on to an NHL career that barely ever existed in the first place.