Tim Heed, a 35-year-old Swedish defenseman with NHL experience, could depart Ambrì-Piotta despite one year remaining on his contract. The report from Italian hockey site Contropiede comes amid movement in the Swiss league following the season's end. Heed recorded 22 points in 52 games this season, his lowest output yet.
Ambrì-Piotta faces uncertainty with veteran defenseman Tim Heed, according to Contropiede. The 35-year-old Swede has spent the past four seasons with the club in Switzerland's top league but holds one year left on his deal. This development follows reports from Neue Zürcher Zeitung that another Swedish defender, Hardy Häman Aktell, might also leave SC Bern despite a similar contract situation. Häman Aktell, a two-time Swedish champion, was highlighted in Thursday's coverage. Tim Heed's current season marked his weakest points total, with 22 (2 goals, 20 assists) over 52 matches. Raised in Södertälje SK, he boasts over 100 NHL games with San Jose Sharks from 2016 to 2020. His last Swedish club was Skellefteå AIK, where he won the SHL title in 2014. Heed represented Tre Kronor in recent international play, including the 2024 IIHF World Championship where Sweden earned bronze.
