Nikolay Zherdev had his contract terminated with HC LEV Praha. KHL president Alex Medvedev said, "As far as we know, Nikolai Zherdev painted the town red again. He will be committed to compulsory ADA treatment." Zherdev was allegedly involved in a bar fight and he crashed his Bentley in late July, so it looks like he some issues to work through.

Nikolay Zherdev reportedly was involved in an incident after signing with HC Lev Prague of the Kontinental Hockey League. Zherdev allegedly was involved in a bar fight, lost his passport, and got into an accident with his Bentley. Prague GM Rashid Khabibulin said that the team will not be taking any disciplinary action against Zherdev. At one time Zherdev was a raising star in the NHL, but he moved to the KHL and then had a less than ideal NHL comeback in 2010-11. After heading back to the KHL, he expressed interest in eventually attempting another comeback.

NHL teams might just want to take a look at Nikolay Zherdev after his KHL team Atlant terminated his contract on Saturday. Zherdev didn't develop the greatest reputation in the NHL, but his production was pretty solid for much of his time there, peaking with 61 points in 82 games during the 2007-08 season with Columbus. After a 74-point debut in 53 KHL contests in 2011-12, he struggled a bit between Atlant and Ak-Bars this past season. Still, he could be intriguing if the price is right.

Nikolay Zherdev earned the KHL's best attacker of the week award. He scored five goals, including two game winners, and added two assists in four games with Atlant last week to take home the honor. Zherdev is playing in his second straight year of KHL competition after a disappointing year with Philadelphia in 2010-11, but he hopes to return to the NHL at some point down the line.

Nikolay Zherdev scored a goal in Atlant Mytishi's 3-2 loss to Bars Kazan. Zherdev has 12 goals and 27 points in 29 KHL contests this season. He's been putting up superb numbers in the KHL, but his attempt to return to the NHL in 2010-11 didn't produce the results fantasy owners were hoping for.

Nikolay Zherdev scored a goal in a 3-2 loss to AK Bars Sunday. The goal was Zherdev's 13th of the season. With 28 points in 30 games, he's one of the more prolific scorers in the KHL this year.

Nikolay Zherdev had a goal and an assist in Atlant Mytishi's 3-1 win over Niznekamsk. Zherdev has 12 goals and 27 points in 29 KHL contests. He had 40 points in 53 games with Atlant Mytishi last season.

Nikolay Zherdev scored a goal and registered an assist in Atlant Mytishi's 6-5 overtime loss to Niznekamsk. Zherdev has six goals and 17 points in 19 KHL contests. He has 115 goals and 261 points in 421 NHL games, but he hasn't played in the NHL since 2010-11.

Nikolay Zherdev scored twice and added two assists in Atlant Mytishi's 6-5 overtime loss to Niznekamsk in KHL action Saturday. Zherdev now has 23 points in 20 KHL games this season. He is one of the league's scoring leaders and seems to be making a statement about returning to the NHL.

Nikolay Zherdev produced a goal and an assist in Atlant Moscow's 4-2 victory versus Yugra on Monday. Former NHL defenseman Sandis Ozolinsh generated a goal and two helpers in the match. Zherdev was productive in the KHL last season with 40 points in 53 games.