 In the '77-78 season, Pesut signed contracts in the European Leagues, where for three seasons, he played for HC Davos, EHC Dubendorf, EHC Chur in the Swiss and German Elite Pro Leagues.In the 1980-81 season, he resurfaced back in North America on the comeback trail, being offered a tryout from the NHL's Edmonton Oilers.After producing an excellent showing at a solid Oiler's training camp, Pesut was faced with a numbers game of good available defensemen, and the Oilers' overall depth on the blueline with the likes of top players such as Paul Coffey, Lee Fogolin and Kevin Lowe shoring up the defensive corps.