In the win2day ICE Hockey League the rumor mill is bubbling! While the 2025/26 season is slowly entering its decisive phase and the pre-playoffs start on March 4th, planning for the coming season is already in full swing behind the scenes. Now a possible transfer within the league is causing a lot of talk.
As “LAOLA” reports, top defender Nick Bailen is apparently about to move within the league. The American, who has been working for the since December 2024 Graz99ers arises, should deal with the Vienna Capitals be in agreement.
Contract signed during the Olympic break?
Accordingly, the deal was finalized during the Olympic break. The transfer has not yet been officially confirmed, but there is increasing evidence. In particular, the Capitals’ sporting leadership around sports director Christian Dolezal is said to have intensively recruited Bailen and played a key role in orchestrating the transfer.
Key player leaves Graz
A departure would be a bitter loss for the Graz team. Bailen is one of the top performers this season. With 50 points from 39 games, the defender is the 99ers’ second-best scorer – just behind ÖEHV team player Lukas Haudum (51 points).
His contract in Graz expires after this season. Although the Styrians showed great interest in an extension and made the veteran an offer, Bailen is said to have rejected it.
Capitals apparently strike
If the awesome rumor is confirmed, the Vienna Capitals will pull off a real transfer coup. A strong offensive defender with scoring qualities like Bailen would fit the Viennese’s requirements profile perfectly.
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