Hockey agent Shumi Babaev, representing the interests of the striker Evgenia Kuznetsova told that putting his client on the exemption list does not mean he will return to Russia permanently.
On Wednesday, Carolina announced it had placed Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers.
— The fact that Kuznetsov is subject to an unconditional exemption does not mean that he is returning to Russia permanently. These are internal agreements, nothing more. At the moment, we are not negotiating with the KHL clubs, “Babaev told .
Kuznetsov is a Stanley Cup winner with Washington and a two-time world champion. In March, the 32-year-old Russian was traded to Carolina. In Russia, the forward played for Traktor Chelyabinsk.
Earlier it was reported that the 32-year-old forward would return to Russia and sign a contract with SKA Saint Petersburg.
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