Kevin Hayes secured a one-year agreement to line up in the KHL. He completed twelve NHL years. The forward suited up for the New York Rangers and the Pittsburgh Penguins during his time in North American hockey. Now he makes his way 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 preferred option. The league is prioritizing Houston over Austin as the primary site. League officials plan to set the details by December.