 After two years with the Wild's minor league affiliate, the Houston Aeros, Nolan signed for Kontinental Hockey League club HC CSKA Moscow on August 5, 2009, for the 2009–10 season.Schaefer returned to North America the following season, signing a one-year deal with the Boston Bruins on July 5, 2010.He was placed on waivers by Boston on October 11 to make room for Brian McGrattan.