Forward Alexander Volkov has signed a three-year contract with Avangard. Volkov spent the past season with Dynamo Minsk, appearing in 74 games and recording 53 points (21 goals, 32 assists). His KHL career totals stand at 62 goals and 74 assists in 252 appearances.
Forward Jean-Sebastien Def has agreed to a new one-year contract with Neftekhimik. Last season, Def tallied 16 goals and 15 assists in 59 games. Over his two seasons in the KHL, he has accumulated 26 goals and 22 assists in 104 contests.
Defenseman Kirill Gotovets has signed a new one-year deal to remain with Dynamo Moscow. In the recently concluded season, Gotovets scored one goal and registered 15 assists over 74 games. His career KHL stats include 12 goals and 52 assists in 445 games played.
Gareth Tenby