Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 194 lbs |
| Birthplace: Langenthal, Switzerland |
| Age: 31 |
| Shoots: Right |
Top Yannick Rathgeb News
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Yannick Rathgeb: Inks three-year deal
Rathgeb agreed to terms on a three-year contract with EHC Biel-Bienne (NLA) on Monday.
Rathgeb was previously placed on unconditional waivers by the Islanders in order to facilitate his move back overseas. The blueliner saw action in 32 games for AHL Bridgeport this year, in which he tallied four goals and five helpers. Without an NHL call-up on the horizon, the 23-year-old opted to return home to Switzerland for the next phase of his professional career.
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Yannick Rathgeb: Placed on unconditional waivers
The Islanders placed Rathgeb on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination Tuesday, CapFriendly reports.
Rathgeb appeared in 32 games with AHL Bridgeport this season, notching four goals and nine points while posting a minus-6 rating. Now that his contract with the Islanders has been terminated, the 23-year-old blueliner will likely return to his native Switzerland to continue his professional playing career.
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