Evgeny Kuznetsov reveals exactly why he left the NHL to sign in the KHL
Former Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes forward Evgeny Kuznetsov finally breaks silence on exactly why he left for the KHL.
Kuznetsov has left the NHL and signed a four-year deal with KHL club SKA St. Petersburg.
After his NHL contract was terminated last week, Kuznetsov explained in an interview with Russian media outlet Match.ru that it was the right time to return to Russia and play in the KHL.
Kuznetsov last played in the KHL in early 2014 with Traktor Chelyabinsk before joining the Capitals in March 2014.
Though Kuznetsov received an offer from his hometown team in Chelyabinsk, he chose SKA St. Petersburg, citing the strong organization and better opportunities.
Kuznetsov, 32, played 743 games over 11 NHL seasons, scoring 575 points (173 goals, 402 assists), with 394 penalty minutes and a plus-38 rating. He also contributed 73 points in 97 playoff games, helping the Capitals win their first Stanley Cup in 2018.
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