Sven Baertschi is a Swiss professional ice hockey player who has had a successful career in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was born on October 5, 1992, in Bern, Switzerland, and began playing hockey at a young age. Baertschi played for the EHC Biel junior team before moving to North America to pursue his hockey career.
Baertschi was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the first round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Flames in 2012 and quickly established himself as a skilled forward. Baertschi played for the Flames for three seasons before being traded to the Vancouver Canucks in 2015.
During his time with the Canucks, Baertschi continued to develop his skills and became a key player for the team. He had several successful seasons with the Canucks, including a career-high 18 goals and 17 assists in the 2017-2018 season. However, Baertschi also struggled with injuries during his time with the Canucks, which limited his playing time.
In 2019, Baertschi was placed on waivers by the Canucks and was eventually sent down to the Utica Comets, the team's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate. He played for the Comets for the remainder of the season before being traded to the Buffalo Sabres in February 2020.
Baertschi played for the Sabres for the remainder of the 2019-2020 season before becoming an unrestricted free agent. He signed a one-year contract with the Lausanne HC of the Swiss National League for the 2020-2021 season. Baertschi had a successful season with Lausanne, scoring 13 goals and 16 assists in 35 games.
In July 2021, Baertschi signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Vegas Golden Knights. He played for the Golden Knights during the 2021-2022 season, splitting time between the NHL and the team's AHL affiliate, the Henderson Silver Knights.
Overall, Baertschi has had a successful hockey career, playing for several NHL teams and representing Switzerland in international competitions. He is known for his speed, skill, and offensive abilities, and has been a valuable player for the teams he has played for.
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