Jason DemersD | Oilers

Jason Demers still wants to play in the NHLSeptember 13, 2021 | 06:44 AM

Jason Demers wants to play in the NHL, but the UFA defender is still waiting for a new contract. Analysis: Demers mentioned that he intends to play overseas in Europe once his NHL playing days are done, but that's not something he wants to do yet. "I don't want to go there now," he said. "I still want to play in the NHL but I always envisioned finishing my career in the Swiss league. I have a couple of really good buddies that have been playing there for years and I like the idea of having fun playing hockey, but playing less games in a year and enjoying traveling in the summer." In 41 games last season with Arizona, Demers recorded four assists, 44 shots, 30 blocks and 69 hits.