Defenceman Simon Despres is joining Slovan of the KHL on a one-year deal according to a report out of Russia.
Despres, 26, appeared in one game with the Anaheim Ducks this past season while he battled a concussion. In June the Ducks bought out the remaining four years of a five year contract that was set to pay him $18.5 million.
Originally, a first-round pick by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009, Despres appeared in 193 NHL games with the Penguins and Ducks, scoring six goals and 43 points.
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