Washington Capitals general manager Brian McLellan statedHe said the team will miss Russian forward Evgeny Kuznetsov, who transferred to the Carolina Hurricanes.
“Kuznetsov means a lot to us. Everyone will remember the goal (against the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2018), the championship and his performance in the playoffs. He’s a funny and interesting guy and his level of skill and skating is off the charts. He entertained our fans. Evgeniy did a great job. We will miss him. We tried every option to make things right, but unfortunately it ended this way,” McLellan said.
On March 2, the official website of the National Hockey League reported that Kuznetsov had completed the NHL Assistance Program, which he had been participating in since mid-February. The program works with players who are experiencing drug or alcohol addiction as well as psychological issues.
On March 8, the Carolina Hurricanes announced the transfer of Kuznetsov as a result of a trade with the capital.
Kuznetsov has been playing for the Capitals since 2014, and before that he played only for Traktor Chelyabinsk. His contract with Washington runs through 2025 with an average salary of $7.8 million per season. This NHL season, the Russian took part in 43 team matches, scoring six goals and 11 assists.
Kuznetsov before named Transfer to Carolina is the last chance.