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10-Year NHL Veteran Ditches the League for Europe

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Mark Parsons
October 17, 2023  (12:27)
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Scott Harrington, the former defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins, has now teamed up with the ZSC Lions in Switzerland's National League. The Lions confirmed the signing of Harrington for the remainder of the 2023-24 season.

Former Penguins defenseman Scott Harrington signs in Switzerland.

Defenseman Scott Harrington, who was released from his PTO in AHL-San Diego over the weekend, is heading overseas - signing a one-year deal with
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Former #cbj defenseman Scott Harrington has signed with the ZSC Lions of the National League.

Drafted in 2011

Harrington, now 30, was the Penguins' second-round pick (54th overall) in the 2011 NHL Draft. He played for the Penguins for three seasons, making 10 NHL appearances in the 2014-15 season without scoring.

5 Teams Under His Belt

In a notable 2015 trade, Harrington, along with other assets, was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs, a move that sent the well-liked forward Phil Kessel to the Penguins. The Kingston, Ontario native, who plays left-handed, has also been on the roster for the Columbus Blue Jackets, San Jose Sharks, and Anaheim Ducks. Over 255 games played, he managed 59 points and 87 penalty minutes.

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10-Year NHL Veteran Ditches the League for Europe

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