Forward Alex Burmistrov will return to the Winnipeg Jets from the KHL on a two-year deal.

The 23-year-old last played in the NHL during the 2012-13 season with the Winnipeg Jets before skating with Ak-Bars Kazan for the last two seasons.

The Kazan, Russia native was originally drafted by the Atlanta Thrashers eighth overall in the first round on the NHL Entry Draft.

He has appeared in 194 NHL games with the Atlanta/Winnipeg franchise and has scored 23 goals and 35 assists.