Russian attacker Evgeny Kuznetsov It won’t be easy to prove himself in Carolina, but he has to do it and regain his reputation, the two-time Olympic champion told . Alexander Yakushev .
Earlier, the Washington Capitals press service reported that Kuznetsov would play for Carolina following the trade. For the 31-year-old Russian forward, the Capitals received a third-round pick in the 2025 draft. Washington will continue to pay the hockey player 50% of his salary. The forward’s current contract, with a salary of $7.8 million, runs until the end of next season.
— Evgeniy finds himself in a really difficult situation. But I think he has the character to get out of this situation. By going to Carolina, he must prove himself and regain his reputation. It won’t be easy, but I’m sure he will succeed,” Yakushev told .
Washington placed the Russian on waivers on March 2 immediately after learning Kuznetsov had completed the NHL’s player assistance program and been cleared to practice. Not a single club in the league has started to take away the rights to the 31-year-old striker. As a result, Washington sent Kuznetsov to the Hershey farm club.
Kuznetsov is a Stanley Cup winner with Washington, for whom he has played throughout his NHL career since 2014. As a member of the Russian national team, he became a two-time world champion.
Source : MatchTV
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