Defenseman Andrei Markov will not be back with the Montreal Canadiens this season, the team announced Thursday.
The 38-year-old Russian defenseman said he is returing home and plans to skate in the KHL this season.
"I've decided to move back to Russia and play in the KHL," he said. "I didn't see myself with any other NHL team. I didn't see myself wearing another jersey."
Markov, a 38-year-old unrestricted free agent, has spent his entire 16-season NHL career with the Canadiens. A sixth-round pick (No. 162) in the 1998 NHL Draft, Markov has 572 points (119 goals, 453 assists) in 990 regular-season games, and 32 points (five goals, 27 assists) in 89 Stanley Cup Playoff games.
He is tied with Guy Lapointe for second place on the Canadiens' all-time scoring list for defensemen.
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"On behalf of the entire organization, I would like to thank Andrei for his great contributions during his 16 seasons as a proud member of the Montreal Canadiens," president and chief executive officer Geoff Molson said in a statement. "Arguably one of the best defensemen in franchise history, Andrei was a model of dedication to the great game of hockey. A respected figure around the league and among his teammates, Andrei demonstrated leadership both on and off the ice. Andrei's commitment to our franchise was second to none, proven by his overcoming three serious and potentially career-ending injuries. I would like to wish Andrei the best of luck in the next step of his career, and happiness with his family."
The Canadiens acquired defenseman David Schlemko from the Vegas Golden Knights on June 22 and signed defenseman Karl Alzner to a five-year contract on July 1. They also agreed to terms with defenseman Mark Streit on a one-year contract Tuesday.
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