Agent Dismisses Hurricane Forward Rumors
Evgeni Kuznetsov is currently under contract with the Carolina Hurricanes and has not made any decisions on his future.
Reports that Evgeny Kuznetsov, a forward for the Carolina Hurricanes, was heading to the KHL instead of the NHL quickly changed. Kuznetsov is still under contract with the Hurricanes for one more year, but Championat.com was the first to disclose that he was signing a four-year contract with SKA St. Petersburg. Regarding the circumstances, a statement was released by Kuznetsov’s agent. Shumi Babaev chatted with Championat correspondent Vladislav Kruglov via Twitter from Hockey News Hub. Babaev said that discussing Kuznetsov’s potential return to Russia is premature. “Given that he has a one-year contract in Carolina, it’s not even clear why this news surfaced,” Babaev stated. “However, SKA filed an appeal.” Kuznetsov appears to be sticking with the Hurricanes for the time being, but
He has a one-year contract with Carolina, so it’s not even obvious why this story broke,” Babaev added. “However, SKA filed an appeal.” Kuznetsov appears to be sticking with the Hurricanes for the time being, although SKA has made the player an offer. Babaev adds that other teams were in communication with SKA.
Babaev added, “They called and said they were ready to talk if Evgeny were to return.” “An appeal was made by other teams in addition to SKA.” Babaev pointed out that Kuznetsov’s main goal is to work and compete in the NHL. Although nothing can be guaranteed for now, a KHL comeback may happen in the future. Kuznetsov’s contract is set to expire in 2024–25, therefore it appears doubtful that he will head back to Russia. Kuznetsov spent five seasons in the KHL with the Chelyabinsk Traktor before being selected by the Washington Capitals in the 2010 NHL Draft. Chelyabinsk native Kuznetsov finished with 167 points in 251 games. Kuznetsov has played in 743 NHL games and totaled 575 points with 173 goals and 402 assists.
