Former Calgary Flames and Ottawa Senators defenseman Derek Smith is among three players who have been suspended by the KHL for doping, the league announced Tuesday.
Per the release, Smith tested positive for a category S6.a stimulant, defenseman Andrei Konev tested positive for a category S6.b stimulant, and forward Danis Zaripov tested positive for a category S6.b stimulant and category S5 diuretics and masking agents.
In accordance with the tests, Smith has been suspended until Sept. 2, 2018, Konev until Nov. 19, 2017, and Zaripov was dealt the biggest suspension, which will see him banned until May 22, 2019.
Per Rene Fasel Danis Zaripov, who's been suspended for 2 years today for anti-doping rules violation, could still play in the NHL
— Igor Eronko (@IgorEronko) July 25, 2017
The results come after a series of 377 tests were conducted by the league with help from the World Anti-Doping Agency during the 2016-17 season.
Smith played 94 games in the NHL between 2009 and 2014, tallying two goals and 14 points.
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