Sportsnet: The KHL announced that Ilya Kovalchuk signed a two-year deal with Avangard Omsk.
Blackhawks sign Soderberg
Sportsnet: The Chicago Blackhawks signed 35-year old forward Carl Soderberg to a one-year contract worth $1 million.
“Carl is an experienced center who plays a strong two-way game and adds an element of size to our group of centermen,” Stan Bowman, Blackhawks president of hockey operations and general manager, said in a statement. “He has shown the ability to score and match up, which is critical in today’s game, and he also brings consistency and versatility to the team, evidenced by his usage on both special teams as well as even-strength play.