Former 2018 San Jose Sharks first-round pick Ryan Merkley will continue his KHL career with Kunlun Red Star, a team based in Beijing, China.
Merkley never managed to establish himself in the National Hockey League (NHL), playing just 39 games at the Bettman Circuit during the 2021–2022 season.
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He then wore the colors of the San Jose Sharks. Merkley finished the season with one goal and six assists.
The 23-year-old guard later joined the Colorado Avalanche on Jan. 25 as part of a trade with Matt Nieto.
Last season, the Ontario native had 22 points, including 2 goals, in 58 American Hockey League games.