He has continued the relationship into the 2016 - 17 season .
On May 31 , 2011 , Dawes left the NHL and signed a one - year contract with Kazakh based KHL team , Barys Astana .
Dawes has continued the relationship into the 2016 - 17 season .
On May 31 , 2011 , Dawes left the NHL and signed a one - year contract with Kazakh based KHL team , Barys Astana .