Russian attacker Evgeny Kuznetsov Tuesday I have to participate in the training of the agricultural club”Washington Capitals — “Hershey Bears,” according to the AHL team’s website.
Washington placed the Russian on waivers on March 2 immediately after learning that Kuznetsov had completed the NHL’s player assistance program and was cleared to practice with the team. Not a single club in the league has started to take away the rights to the 31-year-old striker.
— Kuznetsov will rejoin the team and is expected to participate in practice on Tuesday. Kuznetsov will not be available to the media until he is cleared to play, Hershey said in a statement.
While with Hershey, Kuznetsov will wear number 92, which he wore for the Capitals.
Kuznetsov played 43 games this season in the NHL and scored 17 points (6 goals and 11 assists). The striker’s current contract with a salary of $7.8 million runs until the end of the 2024/25 season.
Source : MatchTV
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