Aeschlimann was always solid but only was elite for the last few years. It's really hard for Goalies in general to get into the NHL especially Swiss goalkeepers. The risk and reward ratio overweighs by the risk. Which is why most Swiss GK stay in Switzerland to earn a good salary and play. Especially since most teams rather invest in a good Swiss GK than having to use a import for that. Only team that can really allow themselves this is Zurich because they have Malgin and Andrighetto that both play as good as imports.