Despres agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Nottingham Panthers on Monday, per BBC Nottingham.

Despres agreed to terms on a one-year contest with German club Eisbaren Berlin, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.

Despres agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Kolner Haie (DEL) and will return to Europe where he spent the 2017-18 campaign.

Despres has been offered an AHL contract by the organization.

The Canadiens are expected to sign Despres and send him to AHL Laval, Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette reports.

Despres will link up with the Canadiens on a professional tryout agreement for training camp.

Despres agreed to terms on a contract with HC Slovan Bratislava of the KHL on Thursday.

Despres (head) has been waived and, if unclaimed, will be bought out of his remaining four-year contract, Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada reports.

Despres (head) won't suit up for Game 6 on Sunday in Edmonton.

Despres (head) wasn't out for warmups ahead of Game 5 on Friday, per Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register. This is a clear indication that he won't play.