MOSCOW (AP) - Former Philadelphia Flyers forward Roman Lyubimov has decided to return to Russia's Kontinental Hockey League.
The Flyers made a qualifying offer to Lyubimov in late June. He opted to not take it and go home instead.
CSKA Moscow announced Monday that Lyubimov signed a three-year deal with the team. Agent Dan Milstein said on Twitter that Lyubimov went home for a chance to play in the Winter Olympics.
Roman Lyubimov of Philadelphia Flyers opted to stay in Russia by signing with CSKA Moscow for a chance to compete at the 2018 Olympic Games
NHL players will not participate in the Olympics for the first time since 1994.