Paul Bissonnette spurns EIHL's Cardiff Devils, signs AHL deal with Portland

Paul Bissonnette's royal return to the United Kingdom is no longer.

The Cardiff Devils have announced that Bissonnette renounced his commitment to the EIHL club to sign an American Hockey League deal, keeping him in pursuit of an NHL return. 

Here's a statement from Devils managing director Todd Kelman. 

I just heard from Paul (Sunday) prior to our game and he explained that he has been offered a deal in the American Hockey League that he hopes will lead to an NHL deal later this season. I told him that I was happy for him that he is getting a chance to get back to the NHL and as much as we are disappointed, we wish him success.

Update: Bissonnette will sign with the Arizona Coyotes' affiliate in Portland, according to Craig Morgan of FOX Sports Arizona.