JEAN-SEBASTIEN DEA NEWS

Signs with German club Dea agreed to terms on a one-year contract with DEL team Eisbaren Berlin on Wednesday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

Impact Dea spent the last three seasons playing in the KHL, including making 16 appearances for KHL Nizhnekamsk Neftekhimik this year before agreeing to a move to Germany. The 31-year-old Dea last logged an NHL game back in 2022-23 when he was with Arizona. At this point, Dea shouldn't be expected back in North America any time soon.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on unconditional waivers Dea was placed on unconditional waivers by Arizona for the purposes of terminating his contract Saturday.

Impact Dea played only four games for the Coyotes last season and was unable to hit the scoresheet. He played in 67 games with AHL Tucson, scoring 23 times and adding 27 assists. Dea is expected to sign with a European club once he passes through waivers.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to AHL affiliate Dea was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Tuesday.

Impact Dea made his season debut for the Coyotes on Monday against Minnesota, logging one shot, one hit and one block in 7:41 of ice time. If Liam O'Brien (hand) is still unavailable, Dea could be back with the big club ahead of Friday's clash with Chicago.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to NHL Dea was recalled from AHL Tucson on Sunday.

Impact Dea has tallied 19 goals and 37 points through 46 AHL games this season. The 28-year-old hasn't seen any NHL action since the 2019-20 season, and he's appeared in just seven NHL games since the start of the 2018-19 campaign.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beaudin, Pezetta and Dea all have goal, assist as Rocket open AHL season with victory MONTREAL - Jean-Christophe Beaudin, Michael Pezetta and Jean-Sebastien Dea all had a goal and an assist as the Laval Rocket earned a 6-2 win...

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Sent to AHL affiliate Dea was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Dea has only cracked the Sabres' lineup on one occasion this season, posting a minus-1 rating in 5:33 of ice time March 27 against the Bruins.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Flyers visit the Sabres after overtime victory

Philadelphia visits Buffalo after the Flyers beat Buffalo 4-3 in overtime

MARCH 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Back to taxi squad Dea was reassigned to the taxi squad Sunday, CapFriendly reports.

Impact Dea made his season debut Saturday, tallying two shots on goal with a minus-1 rating. He could be recalled for Monday's tilt with the Flyers as the Sabres are dealing with several injuries.

MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Buffalo faces Philadelphia on 10-game home slide

Buffalo will aim to end its 10-game home losing streak when the Sabres face Philadelphia

MARCH 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Ready for season debut Dea will make his season debut Saturday against Boston, John Vogl of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dea is expected to skate on Buffalo's first line against the Bruins. The 27-year-old forward has picked up 12 points in nine minor-league appearances this year.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster Dea was added to the active roster Friday, according to CapFriendly.

Impact Dea has racked up 12 points in nine AHL games this season but hasn't dressed in an NHL contest. The 27-year-old may make his season debut Saturday against the Bruins.

MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Up from AHL Dea was recalled from AHL Rochester to the taxi squad Thursday.

Impact Injuries are piling up for the Sabres, so Dea will add depth at forward. The 27-year-old has collected seven points through 32 career NHL games.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eichel draws on NFL Bills' success to motivate NHL Sabres

Sabres captain Jack Eichel need only to turn his attention to the NFL Bills to see what it's like to win in Buffalo

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Sabres recall Scott Wilson from Amerks, send Jean-Sebastien Dea back BUFFALO – The Sabres recalled winger Scott Wilson from the Rochester Americans this afternoon and sent forward Jean-Sebastien Dea back to th...

FEBRUARY 6, 2020 • BUFFALOHOCKEYBEAT.COM

Panthers acquire forward Jean-Sebastien Dea from Penguins in exchange for defenseman Chris Wideman

President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Dale Tallon announced the Florida Panthers have acquired forward Jean-Sebastien Dea from th...

FEBRUARY 25, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

Dea scores 1st NHL goal, Penguins beat Hurricanes, 3-1 (Jan 23, 2018)

PITTSBURGH (AP) Not much more than a month ago, Dominik Simon, Jean-Sebastien Dea and Casey DeSmith were playing minor league hockey in Wi...

JANUARY 24, 2018 • FOX SPORTS