NHL Fifth overall pick leaves for Europe

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October 16, 2022 (10:08)

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The fifth overall pick in the 2014 draft, Michael Dal Colle, saw his professional tryout end rather quickly with the Ottawa Senators during the team's most recent training camp.

Finding himself without a deal for the upcoming season, Dal Colle finally decided to opt for Europe.

He has just reached an agreement with TPS in theThe fifth overall pick in the 2014 draft, Michael Dal Colle, saw his professional tryout end rather quickly with the Ottawa Senators during the team's most recent training camp.

Finding himself without a deal for the upcoming season, Dal Colle finally decided to opt for Europe.

He has just reached an agreement with TPS in the Liiga, Finland.

In 39 games last season with the Bridgeport Islanders, the Ontario native scored 22 points.

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NHL Fifth overall pick leaves for Europe

The fifth overall pick in the 2014 draft, Michael Dal Colle, saw his professional tryout end rather quickly with the Ottawa Senators during the team's most recent training camp.

Would you leave the NHL for Europe if you didn't make the team?