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Liam Reddox leaves for Europe. This is what happens when you're stuck on a franchise devoted to size.

Oklahoma City Baron, Brad Moran, has signed with the Växjö Lakers of the SEL. Who's next to part ways with the Barons?

The Kvalserien to Elitserien tournament is Sweden's exciting method of promotion and relegation, and is a format that should be used more often. This year's tournament has already produced a new Elitserien team: the Vaxjo Lakers, who will compete in Sweden's top league for the first time in their club's history.

The European hockey playoff season continues, with the underdog Atlant Moscow Oblast team taking a second road win to open their Conference Final series with top ranked Yaroslavl. Also, the Kvalserien to Elitserien tournament hits the half-way point, while Slavia Prague wins another close one in the Czech Extraliga playoffs.

Another multiple overtime game in the KHL, the elimination of the two time defending Gragarin Cup champions, and an unstoppable force in the Slovak Extraliga hilite Thursday's playoff action. We've got those stories, plus key games out of Sweden and Switzerland in our daily recap.