Islanders sign KHL forward Kovar to 1-year deal

The New York Islanders signed KHL forward Jan Kovar to a one-year deal Monday.

Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports that the deal is worth $2 million.

The 28-year-old played the past five seasons with Magnitogorsk Metallurg, averaging over a point per game with 97 goals and 189 assists in 285 games.

The Czech-born winger has played internationally at five World Championships, and recently served as assistant captain at the 2018 Winter Olympics where he shared the team lead with five points in six games.