2007-08: Signed with Yaroslavl Lokomotiv of the Russian Elite League, but asked for a release to return to the NHL ... In 14 games with the Lokomotiv, recorded three goals and six assists for nine points. Career: In 10 NHL seasons, collected 227 points (74 goals, 153 assists) and 183 penalty minutes in 463 career with the Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators, Los Angeles Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Islanders, Minnesota Wild, Atlanta Thrashers and Philadelphia Flyers ... Played in his first NHL game with Boston against the Islanders on March 27, 1997 ... Set career highs of 12 goals, 28 assists and 40 points in 67 games for the Wild in 2005-06 ... 1998-99: Recorded 28 goals and 74 assists for 102 points in 74 games with the Providence Bruins (AHL). Finished second in overall points – he lead the league with 74 assists – and won the Les Cunningham award as the AHL’s most valuable player. College: Registered 41 goals and 65 assists  for 106 points and 70 penalty minutes in 75 career games for Miami-Ohio University of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) from 1995-96 to 1996-97. Following the 1996-97 season, he was named to the CCHA first all-star team and was also a finalist for the Hobey Baker award as the top college player in the country.