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Kuznetsov's NHL Return Looms Amid Team Interest

9/8/2025

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Evgeny Kuznetsov is nearing an NHL return, with two teams interested after his year in Russia.
His agent stated contract negotiations hinge on teams creating cap space.
The Montreal Canadiens are eyeing Kuznetsov to solve their second-line center problem.
The Vegas Golden Knights focus on extending Jack Eichel, potentially around $14 million.
Alex Formenton, acquitted in the Hockey Canada trial, signed with HC Ambri-Piotta in Switzerland.
The NHLPA supports reinstating all acquitted players to the NHL.

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Story summary

Evgeny Kuznetsov is nearing an NHL return, with two teams interested after his year in Russia.
His agent stated contract negotiations hinge on teams creating cap space.
The Montreal Canadiens are eyeing Kuznetsov to solve their second-line center problem.
The Vegas Golden Knights focus on extending Jack Eichel, potentially around $14 million.
Alex Formenton, acquitted in the Hockey Canada trial, signed with HC Ambri-Piotta in Switzerland.
The NHLPA supports reinstating all acquitted players to the NHL.