 Plagued by a hip injury , Bégin was again left a free agent prior to the 2011 – 12 season . He signed a professional tryout offer with the Vancouver Canucks , but was released by the team during the pre @-@ season . Bob Hartley , coach of ZSC Lions in the Swiss National League A offered him a spot on their team . Though he had already scheduled surgery to repair his hip , Bégin was willing to put it off to play in Switzerland , but was convinced by Hartley to complete the procedure . His recovery prevented Bégin from playing anywhere during the season . 
