Ray Emery signs one-year deal with Russian team

Ray Emery has signed a contract, though he won’t be playing in the NHL next season. The 25-year-old former Sens netminder has signed a one-year deal with Atlant Mytishchi of the Continental Hockey League in Russia, according to the Ottawa Sun. The deal is worth more than $2 million, plus bonuses. Emery’s first choice would have been to play in the NHL, but his agent J.P. Barry received just three calls. "Unfortunately, it's only been a short time since the buyout and there isn't anybody willing to give (Emery) a second chance at this time," Barry told the Sun. "I think if people knew the things that he's done over the last little while to turn the corner, there might be more interest out there.” Emery’s move comes on the heels of Jaromir Jagr’s signing with Avangard Omsk. Last season, Emery had a 12-13-4 record with an .890... [read full story]