Tom Gilbert inks deal in Germany

A veteran defenseman will play in Europe next season.

Tom Gilbert signed a contract with the Nuremberg Ice Tigers of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga in Germany, the club announced Friday.

The 34-year-old played 18 games for the Los Angeles Kings and five more for the AHL's Ontario Reign before being traded to the Washington Capitals in February.

He didn't play a game for the Capitals, but he collected 13 points in 25 regular-season contests and a pair of points in nine playoff games with their AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears.

Gilbert joins an Ice Tigers squad featuring former NHLers Steven Reinprecht, Milan Jurcina, and Colten Teubert.

He posted 223 points in 655 career games combined with the Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild, Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens, and the Kings.