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Former Oilers And Canucks Player Signs A New Contract
Former NHL veteran Ryan Spooner has decided to sign a contract in the KHL with Avangard Omsk.
The team put out the following statement about the signing:
We did admit the potential necessity to find a skilled center capable of complementing Tkachyov-Boucher duo, a worthy replacement for Corban Knight. We believe, Ryan Spooner is the right candidate - a well-trained player with high hockey IQ. This forward played almost 200 KHL games and has considerable NHL experience. High performance, face-off percentage and power play skills are Ryan's undoubted strengths. Ryan is adjusted to the KHL and is able to reach the peak of his career with Avangard, being a good example of professionalism for our young players. Significantly, Spooner knows Reid Boucher well, they were teammates in Sarnia Sting (OHL). It will help him blend into the team quickly.
Spooner spent a decade in the NHL with four different organizations. His best NHL season came in 2015-16 when he tallied 49 total points for the Boston Bruins. This will be Spooner's fourth season in Russia but his first with Avangard Omsk.
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