Marchenko, CSKA Moscow agree to 3-year deal

Alexey Marchenko has indeed returned to the KHL.

The former Toronto Maple Leafs defender signed a three-year deal with CSKA Moscow, the KHL announced Wednesday.

The news comes after Marchenko's agent confirmed his client would return to Russia after the Maple Leafs placed the 25-year-old on waivers Tuesday.

Marchenko played just 11 games with the Maple Leafs after being picked up on waivers in February. Prior to that, he played three seasons with the Detroit Red Wings who drafted him in the seventh round in 2011.

Prior to be drafted, Marchenko spent four years with CSKA Moscow, tallying four goals and 11 points in 83 games.