The Calgary Sun · Jul 31, 2017
Former Montreal defenceman Markov headed to KHL
In this Feb. 2, 2017, file photo, Montreal Canadiens' Andrei Markov moves the puck during an NHL hockey game in Philadelphia. Longtime Montreal Canadiens defenseman Markov has signed with the Russian Kontinental Hockey League club Ak Bars Kazan, it was reported on Monday, July 31, 2017.MOSCOW — Longtime Montreal Canadiens defenceman Andrei Markov has signed with Russian club Ak Bars Kazan.
Ak Bars says the 38-year-old Markov has signed a two-year contract to play in the Kontinental Hockey League, a week after Montreal said it would not keep the defenceman for a 17th NHL season. No salary details were given.
The move means Markov could end playing at the Olympics in February.