Evgeny Kuznetsov exits the NHL
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Breaking news out of the NHL as Evgeny Kuznetsov announces he will be leaving the NHL.
The long time NHL veteran has found lots of success in North America, but is looking to move on to greener pastures to reset his hockey career in Russia.
Evgeny Kuznetsov is officially leaving the NHL and is signing a four-year contract with St. Petersburg SKA of the KHL. As per Russian reporter Daria Tuboltseva, his official AAV will be $950k with big potential bonuses.
Kuznetsov's exit concludes an 11-year NHL career, where he appeared in 743 games, netted 173 goals, and totaled 575 points. His postseason performance was equally impressive, with 33 goals and 73 points in 97 playoff games. Kuznetsov was instrumental in the Washington Capitals' 2018 Stanley Cup victory, leading the team in scoring during their championship run.
The Russian Eagle leaves behind a solid legacy in the NHL. He was fortunate enough to win a Stanley Cup with fellow Russian countryman Alexander Ovechkin and has proven to be one of the most effective forwards in modern day NHL.
source: The Hockey Writers
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