Kevin Hayes signed a one-year deal to play in the KHL. He has logged twelve NHL years. The forward suited up for the New York Rangers and the Pittsburgh Penguins over his career in North American hockey. Now he heads to Europe.
The NHL hopes to add another club. They move closer to putting a 33rd team in the Sun Belt zone. Houston is the top choice. The league is considering Houston over Austin as the primary location. League officials plan to set the arrangements by December.