Twelve years ago, Sean Bergenheim found himself in a similar situation as William Nylander does today. Rather than accept an underwhelming contract offer, he packed his bags and headed overseas.

By Katie Strang

Published: Nov 15, 2018, 8:00 am Added: Nov 15, 2018, 5:20 pm

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What happens when an NHL player sits out a season over a contract dispute?