 On September 7, 2017, with ambition to return to the NHL, Strachan agreed to attend the Arizona Coyotes training camp on a professional try-out contract.On October 18, 2017 Strachan signed for the Cardiff Devils in the EIHL.In the 2017–18 season, Strachan was a regular on the blueline for the Devils, appearing in 47 games for 15 points and helping claim the EIHL championship.