European Leagues

Radim Vrbata suits up for his third club this season...

Michal Sersen is out for Bratislava with a knee injury that will likely keep him out until the Slovakian playoffs. Sersen suffered damage to his meniscus that will require rehabilitation and the use of a knee brace before he can return to the ice. In his absence, Bratislava went 2-2 since the last update.

Some of the skater prospects start to pick it up in the KHL...

The Swedish newspaper the Norlandska Socialdemokraten is reporting (link in Swedish) that the Lightning have signaled their intention to sign Swedish sniper Johan Harju at the end of this season. Lulea GM Lars Bergstrom is quoted in the paper as being resigned to the fact that Harju and his teammate, Edmonton prospect Linus Omark, will be headed to North America next season. Harju, who was drafted by the Lightning in the 6th round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, has played much of this season at second line center for Lulea, but can also play left wing. The 22 year old, 6'3" 205 lbs forward is currently tied for 12th in the Elitserien in scoring with 20 goals and 34 points in 44 games. Those 20 goals are tied for 4th best in the league and his 9 power play goals are tied for 3rd best.

Hat tip to Sotnos from the message boards.

Harju pots his 20th goal of the season.