Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin commented on the trade of compatriot Evgeny Kuznetsov to Carolina press service NHL.
“Last night was definitely a pretty sad night for Washington. Especially for me. Did I talk to Kuznetsov? No, I just wished him good luck,” Ovechkin 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.
Previously in Washington Reactedand Kuznetsov’s departure.