Agent for Evgeny Kuznetsov addresses leaked news about NHL departure

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Josh Tupper
July 16, 2024 (1:59 PM)

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Uncertainty Surrounds Evgeny Kuznetsov's Future with the Carolina Hurricanes

Yesterday afternoon, surprising news leaked that Carolina Hurricanes forward Evgeny Kuznetsov was interested in having his NHL deal terminated. This development came as a shock to many, especially after Kuznetsov was given a fresh start following his trade from the Washington Capitals to the Hurricanes last year. The trade was supposed to be the opportunity Kuznetsov had been seeking after multiple trade requests went unfulfilled.

Per championat.com Evgeni Kuznetsov is set to sign a 4-year contract with SKA as soon as he terminates his agreement with the Hurricanes #CauseChaos #Canes

Following the news leak, many expected Kuznetsov to be placed on unconditional waivers, which would have allowed the Carolina Hurricanes to terminate his contract without penalty, thus freeing him to sign with any team. However, as the waiver deadline passed, there was no mention of Kuznetsov being placed on waivers. This led to further speculation that the deal may not have been as far along as initially believed. While Kuznetsov may have wanted his contract terminated, it was still up to the Carolina Hurricanes to honor that request.

Today, the agency representing Kuznetsov addressed the report, adding another layer of uncertainty to the situation.

Everything is possible in our life but it's too early to talk about Evgeny Kuznetsov return to Russia @Canes

After losing multiple players in free agency, it will be interesting to see how the Carolina Hurricanes handle this situation. At this point, it's hard to believe the team is in any position to allow Kuznetsov to simply walk away. With free agency nearing its end stages, replacing his offense would be extremely difficult.

Additionally, with Martin Necas also requesting a trade, it raises further questions about the current state of the Hurricanes' locker room and management. The coming days and weeks will likely shed more light on these developing stories and the direction of the franchise.