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Sports · Olympics · published 2026-08-26 · via Sports Illustrated

Kevin Hayes Joins KHL as More NHL Veterans Head Overseas

Former NHL forward Kevin Hayes has signed a one-year contract with AK Bars Kazan of the Kontinental Hockey League for the 2026-27 season. The move reflects a trend of former NHL players heading to leagues abroad, with roughly 500 such players competing in various European leagues last season. Hayes, 34, had 446 points in 805 career NHL games before his contract expired.

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