Though he only played a little over 15 minutes a night in his 47 games, he looked like there could be a future for him in the NHL as a two-way defenseman. Igor Eronko of Sport-Express is reporting that David Desharnais will see his contract terminated in the KHL, only to sign with another team. The long time Montreal Canadiens forward suited up for 524 games in the NHL, recording a career-high of 60 points in the 2011-12 season.
Desharnais, 32, had an effective season for the New York Rangers in 2017-18 but decided to try out the KHL this year. Tinordi was paired with Bouillon in practice.But he admitted to being concerned for his future early in the season when he struggled to score, with only three goals and two assists in the first 13 games. That included an incredible 106-point season in 2007-08 with the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL, in which he registered a 27-game point streak and put up one of the best playoff performances in the history of the league with 33 points in 22 games. Instead, he’ll return to the KHL where he can continue to log big minutes for Magnitogorsk.
Desharnais would have been a restricted free agent on July first. Desharnais signed quickly this summer with HC Lokomotiv, but is apparently headed somewhere else to start his KHL journey. David Desharnais had to prove a lot of people wrong before he hit the jackpot with a four-year, US$14 million contract with the Montreal Canadiens. “I’m so happy, I don’t know what to say.“If anyone in the world deserves a contract like that it’s Davy,” Pacioretty said. Subban signed a two-year deal this season, but his stellar play suggests that he will also be inked to a multi-year, big money deal before long.While the injury-wracked team struggled to a last-place finish in the Eastern Conference, Desharnais flourished at centre on the top line with Pacioretty and Erik Cole. There is a good chance that he finds a lot of success for Lokomotiv, as he’s always been an effective offensive player when given the chance.
There’s no guarantee that he doesn’t attempt to come back in three seasons, and since the Sabres didn’t extend him a qualifying offer he will be free to sign with whoever he wants.Mitchell immediately stands out in the group, given that unlike many of the other former NHLers, he hasn’t even had his chance at the highest level so far. His 28 points in 58 games for Avangard tied him for fifth in team scoring, and he added another seven assists during the team’s improbable Gagarin Cup Final run. Shumakov recorded four points in ten games with the Bears before requesting his release from Washington. Many felt that would be a good fit in Washington, a team that has had great success with Russian players.
And I know him, being a French guy from right down the road, it’s the icing on the cake.”None took a longer route to contract security than Desharnais.“It’s a great day for me to be part of the Montreal Canadiens and be part of the success of the team.”The signing gives the Canadiens 18 players under contract next season with about $8 million in salary cap space, which can be increased if, as expected, they buy out the last two years of defenceman Tomas Kaberle’s deal at $4.250 million per season.Desharnais and Pacioretty first forged a bond playing together in Hamilton. David Desharnais Re-Signs In KHL. The entire line has picked up its scoring of late, however.He finally put in a full NHL season in 2011-12.Defenceman P.K.