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NHL News: Andrei Markov Leaving The NHL And Is Headed To The KHL

On Andrei Markov …

Montreal Canadiens: Andrei Markov: “I’ve made my decision to move back to Russia and play in the KHL.”

Renaud Lavoie: Markov will head back to Russia tomorrow to play in the KHL.

Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Andrei Markov will be leaving the Canadiens after 16 seasons.

“I guess now it’s time to move on,” he said in a statement before answering questions during Thursday afternoon’s conference call. “It is sad for me to leave. This organization was a big part of my life and always will be, but I’m looking forward to the next opportunity.