Former Carolina Hurricanes center Evgeny Kuznetsov will return to Russia to continue his career. The Kontinental Hockey League announced Kuznetsov has signed a four-year contract with SKA Saint Petersburg. Kuznetsov's contract with the Hurricanes was terminated by mutual agreement two weeks ago.
FILE- Carolina Hurricanes ’ Evgeny Kuznetsov and Jaccob Slavin skate off as New York Rangers celebrate in the background following Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, May 16, 2024. The Hurricanes have put Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his NHL contract. General manager Eric Tulsky said the two sides ultimately agreed this was the best course of action for the player and the team.
Former Carolina Hurricanes center Evgeny Kuznetsov will return to Russia to continue his career, signing a four-year contract with SKA Saint Petersburg, theKuznetsov walked away from the $6 million salary owed to him in the final season of his $64.2 million, seven-year deal originally signed in 2017. Terms of his contract in the KHL were not announced.from Washington before the trade deadline in March.
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