Hershey Bears forward Mike Sgarbossa has signed a two-year deal with HC Lugano of the Swiss National League.
An AHL veteran who has been a consistent point producer over his career, Sgarbossa notched seven goals and 31 points in 35 games with Hershey and two points in three games with the Washington Capitals this season.
The 32-year-old recorded 165 goals and 467 points in 605 games over parts of 13 AHL seasons with the Lake Erie Monsters, Norfolk Admirals, San Diego Gulls, Springfield Thunderbirds, and Hershey Bears.
“I’ve been going up and down quite a bit, so you tend to miss a lot of things when it comes to the kids… it’s a good opportunity for me, personally.”
Mike Sgarbossa explains his decision to leave the Capitals organization as he’s set to sign overseas.https://t.co/P3KL3Y7xBR
— Sammi Silber 🏒 (@sammisilber) May 23, 2025
The Campbellville, Ont., native was a two-time AHL All-Star and won the 2023 Calder Cup with Hershey. He remained on the Washington Capitals roster and did not play in Hershey’s 2024 Calder Cup run.
Sgarbossa originally signed an entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks in 2010 after going undrafted and became a regular NHL call-up over his career.
In 92 career NHL games with the Colorado Avalanche, Florida Panthers, and Washington Capitals Sgarbossa had nine goals and 25 points.
The Hockey News’ Washington reporter Sammi Silber spoke with Sgarbossa regarding his decision here.
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