NHL veterans are eyeing a move overseas as transfer rumors swirl. From Ty Smith’s multi-year deal to Vinni Lettieri’s potential departure, discover the latest high-profile KHL signings.
The KHL news and rumours have been running rampant the last few weeks. Each and every day, there are a ton of rumours of different transfers and signings that have been happening.
Thankfully, Hockey News Hub on X has been tracking the transfers and signings. So, let's break down the biggest signings over the 48 hours.
First, as per my report this week, it looks like Toronto Marlies forward Vinni Lettieri's name is floating around the KHL. And it sounds like the Shanghai Dragons and the HC Dynamo Moscow are the two teams most interested.
Next, former NHL defensemen Ty Smith is staying in the KHL. He has signed a three-year deal with HC Dinamo Minsk.
SKA St. Petersburg has agreed to terms with two former NHL blue liners. They've signed Calgary Flames' Daniil Miromanov and Nikolai Khyzhov.
Buffalo Sabres' Nikita Novikov is reportedly considering a return to the KHL. His rights are still helped by Dynamo Moscow.
Former Columbus Blue Jackets player Yegor Zamula is signing a three-year deal with CSKA Moscow. This report comes from Russian hockey insider Artur Khairullin.
Lastly, there are rumblings that Florida Panthers' forward Jack Studnicka's name is making its way around the KHL. At this time, there are no teams linked to him, but all signs point to him heading overseas.