10th year center Patrice Cormier(28) takes a solid outing for Barys Astana (18-22-40 with a +21 rating in 56 KHL games) to a new deal with the opposition, Ak Bars Kazan for 2019/2020.
He played in Winnipeg Jets‘ system for 6 seasons appearing in 28 NHL games but only had three assists, all 2013/2014, but could always be counted on for his big physical presence.
The group 6 UFA next signed with affiliate Manitoba Moose for the next two campaigns and was named team captain to begin 2016/2017.
He posted a career high 22 goals and 21 assists with a +25 rating in 69 AHL games before deciding to pursue better offers overseas.
The soon-to-be 29-year old has seemingly found a nice new hockey home in Russia that should continue for as long as he’s productive in their top league.
Patrice Cormier (28)
Center Patrice Cormier(28) was originally a New Jersey Devils‘ 2nd round pick in the 2008 draft (#54 overall) but before he could play a game with them he was involved in the blockbuster trade that would send Ilya Kovalchuk out of Atlanta for the first time in his pro career.
He’s most infamously known for putting a vicious elbow check to an opposing player while playing in his last season of juniors.
The hit got him suspended for the remainder of the season.
As a rookie, he played 21 games for Atlanta Thrashers registering one goal and one assist.
He also skated in 11 games with their AHL affiliate Chicago Wolves picking up 2 goals and 3 assists.
After 28 games with St. John’s IceCaps (9 goals, 4 assists), he received his first recall by Winnipeg Jets.
His gritty play could find him a home with the team for the remainder of the season.
