The KHL believes that the IIHF violated the principle of respect for contracts in the case of hockey player Kristof

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) violated the principle of respect for contracts in the situation with the attacker “Sochi” Michal Krysztof which could destroy the mechanism of international transfers based on the good behavior of all participants, the Continental Hockey League said in a press release (KHL ).

Slovak hockey player Kristof left the Sochi team without permission on Tuesday. The Russian club stated that it does not accept the ultimatum behavior on the part of the player and intends to act in the legal field in accordance with the norms of the KHL regulations. On Friday, Kristof took the ice as part of the Langnau team during the Swiss championship game.

— In its work, the KHL always adheres to the policy of respecting the existing contracts of other leagues and encourages other leagues to adhere to the same principle, whether it is the professional leagues of Europe or the junior leagues of America from the North.

Transfer cards are just one of the tools to implement the principle of mutual respect of contracts. But in the case of Krishtof, who had a valid transfer card to the FHR until the end of the 2024/25 season, even they did not protect him from actions outside the legal framework.

The IIHF International Transfer Regulations state that all IIHF members, their leagues and clubs must respect the existing contracts of players playing for IIHF or non-member organizations. Thus, all IIHF members – leagues and clubs – must respect the contracts of KHL players, despite the fact that it is not a member of the IIHF.

The violation by the IIHF of the fundamental principle of respect for contracts and regulations for international transfers established by itself once again demonstrates the inconsistent and politically motivated position of the IIHF towards the KHL and Russian hockey in general, and creates dangerous precedents that can destroy the mechanism of international transfers based on the conscientious behavior of all its participants.

Ahead of the 2024/25 season, the KHL left the jurisdiction of the FHR and is a “non-member organization” of the IIHF, while when applying for clubs, the league continued to strictly adhere to the principle of mutual respect contracts and verified that players did not have existing agreements with clubs in other leagues.

The KHL condemns Krishtof’s actions. KHL regulations and legislation provide for various mechanisms that Sochi can use against it in order to protect its rights. The league is ready to give its full support to the club. In the case of Kristof’s move to Langnau, the IIHF’s actions endanger Swiss league clubs and the contractual protection of their players, as the practice of contract violations can work both ways.

The KHL is open to direct dialogue with European professional leagues to develop rules for interaction regarding transfers of hockey players,” the statement said.

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