Russian defender “Utah” Mikhail Sergachev In an interview with , he said that the possible return of the striker Evgenia Kuznetsova in Russia will be a holiday for KHL fans.
On Thursday, the NHL officially terminated Carolina’s contract with Kuznetsov, who was set to receive $7.8 million for the 2024-25 season, with the salary split 50-50 between the Hurricanes and Washington. As of now, the 32-year-old forward is officially an unrestricted free agent. According to , he will sign a four-year deal with SKA.
— Evgeny Kuznetsov returns to Russia. What is your reaction?
– Exactly? I saw that his contract with Carolina was terminated. This is a very unexpected event. And I don’t know if he will sign in Russia. Maybe Kuznetsov will stay in the United States. His transfer to the KHL is just a rumor for now.
But if Evgeniy finally comes to Russia, it will be a triumph for the fans. Player of the highest level. It’s a pleasure to watch him. You’ve seen his highlights.
— How can a defender play against him?
— I haven’t played against Kuznetsov that often. But you have to be closer to him. Don’t let him go out, pass the ball. We know he doesn’t score very well. He gives more, like Vadim Shipachev in the KHL. But he skates a little faster.
For KHL fans, it will be just a bomb if Kuzya arrives. He is always at a high level. He is a very interesting player, he can teach the guys a lot,” Sergachev told .
Last season, Kuznetsov scored 17 points (6 goals, 11 assists) in 43 games with Washington, adding 13 points (6 goals, 7 assists) in 30 games with Carolina after the trade.
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