Andrei Markov is ready to return to North America whenever he gets the call. He was asked how quickly he could return to Montreal from Russia to attend training camp and he said, "I have no idea. We're on the road for three games. Tonight was our first game. We're flying to another city (to Nizhni Novgorod, 400 km to the southeast of Yaroslavl) and nobody's told me when I have to be in Montreal. If they tell me or text me or email me to say I have to be home in 48 hours, then I pack my bags and fly back." Markov dressed on Sunday afternoon for KHL team Vityaz Chekhov in a 2-1 loss to Lokomotiv Yaroslavl. The Canadiens, their fans and fantasy owners would probably prefer Markov to return immediately before the oft-injured defenseman sustains another ailment. He suffered a minor rib injury while playing in the KHL earlier during the lockout. Markov has notched five points and a plus-3 rating in 20 games with Vityaz Chekhov this year.