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A former forward of the Montreal Canadiens has had his contract terminated

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David St-Jean
July 27, 2023 (1:39 PM)

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Former Montreal Canadiens forward Michael Chaput had his contract terminated by Barys Nur-Sultan in the KHL due to complications from a serious injury he suffered last season. The 31-year-old Quebec native was only able to play in 10 games during the 2022-2023 season, scoring three goals.

"Michael Chaput leaves Barys. Due to injury and rehab, Michael's recovery will take longer than expected. Contract mutually terminated without compensation payments." - Hockey News Hub

The former forward for the Shawinigan Cataractes and Lewiston MAINEiacs has had a 10-season career in the NHL and AHL, accumulating 6 goals and 16 assists (22 points) in 182 games in the NHL. He also recorded 5 assists in 32 games with the Canadiens during the 2018-2019 season.

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A former forward of the Montreal Canadiens has had his contract terminated

Former Montreal Canadiens forward Michael Chaput had his contract terminated by Barys Nur-Sultan in the KHL due to complications from a serious injury he suffered last season. The 31-year-old Quebec native was only able to play in 10 games during the 2022-2023 season, scoring three goals.

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