Markov spent 16 seasons with the Canadiens, but couldn't agree on a new contract with the team in 2017, opting to return to Russia to play in the KHL with Ak Bars Kazan. He told The Montreal Gazette in August that he wanted to make a return to the NHL with Montreal as his first choice.
“Two years ago, his contract was due, we made an offer,” said Bergevin. “Efforts were made to sign it and he chose another direction that was KHL. It was two years ago.
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