Dallas Stars defenseman Roman Polak and Vancouver Canucks forward Sven Baertschi on Saturday joined the list of players who won't be reporting to training camp for the resumption of the NHL season.
Baertschi, who spent much of this season in the minors and is under contract through 2020-21, told the Canucks he'd be opting out of participating in the expanded 24-team playoffs.
"Sven informed us late yesterday that he has chosen to opt out of the NHL return to play program," Canucks general manager Jim Benning said. "It was a difficult decision but ultimately one we respect and understand.