Jan Mursak News

Jan Mursak, who was sent down to Grand Rapids Griffins following an injury-riddled stay in Detroit, has decided not to risk the wait to play with another NHL organization next season.

The 25-year-old right winger confirmed Tuesday he signed a two-year contract with Amur Khabarovsk, a team in the KHL. The deal, announced in Russia, is for one season with player option for the second season.

Jan Mursak, out since Sept. 25 with a fractured ankle, is scheduled to begin a two-week conditioning stint with the Grand Rapids Griffins, possibly immediately after the NHL roster freeze is lifted on Tuesday. Mursak was expected to play five games for the Griffins before returning to Detroit.

Expect Mursak to reenter the forward mix in a matter of weeks.

DETROIT -- Detroit Red Wings forward Jan Mursak skated by himself before Monday's practice and estimated that he's 2-3 weeks away from returning from his broken ankle (Sept. 25).

When healthy, Mursak figures to make the logjam at forward even tighter. Due to that, the speedy winger could find himself in Grand Rapids for a conditioning stint.