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Daria Tuboltseva of RG.com: The interesting part is that someone would take a swing on Kuznetsov at this point of his career. He played a total of 63 games in 2023-24 and only racked up 24 points.

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Multiple Teams Interested in Former Stanley Cup Champion

Former Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes center Evgeny Kuznetsov is seeking a return to the NHL for the 2025-2026 season. The former Stanley Cup winner last played in the NHL during the 2023-2024 season, but he’s eying a fresh start.

Evgeny Kuznetsov News / Breakaway on SI / June 27

Former Capitals Forward Seeks NHL Return

For many professional hockey players, the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) has served as a league that’s either rejuvenated careers or caused them to vanish, and for now, Evgeny Kuznetsov looks to do the former. According to Yahoo Sports, Shumi Babayev, Kuznetsov’s agent, announced that Kuznetsov will be playing in North America next season.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26

Former Stanley Cup champion eyeing NHL comeback

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Carolina Hurricanes News / House of Hockey / June 26

$70 Million Stanley Cup Champion Confirmed to Be Returning to the NHL Next Season by Agent

$70 million Stanley Cup champion Evgeny Kuznetsov will be returning to the NHL, which was confirmed by his agent just days before free agency opens. Evgeny Kuznetsov will be back in the NHL next year after taking a one-year break from the league.

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Former Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov planning NHL comeback

Longtime Washington Capitals center and 2018 Stanley Cup champion Evgeny Kuznetsov is reportedly planning a return to the National Hockey League. Kuznetsov’s agent, Shumi Babayev, announced in a Telegram post on Thursday that he has already begun the process of orchestrating an NHL comeback for his client.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 3

Capitals & Kuznetsov Should Give Each Other One Last Chance

Perhaps nothing in sports is more poetic than a second chance. From Nick Foles’ Super Bowl run to LeBron James finishing the story in Cleveland, redemption arcs are often the storylines that turn plotlines into lore.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 23

The Blueprint to Creating a Stanley Cup-Winning Team

Every April, sixteen teams enter the Stanley Cup Playoffs with one goal in mind, which is to etch their name into NHL history on the Stanley Cup. Some enter the postseason hot and ready, while some barely make it and are just getting warmed up.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 8

Former Stanley Cup champion suddenly parts ways with Russian team

At just 32, he may still have more left in the tank.

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'He doesn’t want to humiliate his teammates' : Evgeny Kuznetsov praises Ivan Demidov’s talent

In a few months, Ivan Demidov is expected to make the leap to North America. For the Canadian, this will likely be the beginning of a new era, as the team’s best hope arrives at a time when the CH seems to be turning the corner.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Blade of Steel / March 4

Evgeny Kuznetsov Faces Devastating Setback in Russia Amid Mental Health and Injury Struggles

Evgeny Kuznetsov returned home to Russia this past season, but now his future is up in the air after his devastating personal issues have been revealed.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 4

Ivan Demidov could replace Evgeny Kuznetsov at the KHL All-Star Game.

I don’t know when the last time was that the Canadiens got their hands on a player as talented as Ivan Demidov. Canadiens fans are excited to see him in Montreal.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Dose.ca / December 26

SKA: with Evgeny Kuznetsov injured long-term, Ivan Demidov’s situation changes.

Since the beginning of the campaign, we have been closely monitoring what is happening with Ivan Demidov in Russia. The CH prospect is playing big hockey… but he isn’t getting a ton of ice time either.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / December 17

Dmitry Orlov Opens Up on the Poor Relationship Between Evgeny Kuznetsov and Peter Laviolette in Washington

The Washington Capitals could have been a dynasty, but according to Dmitry Orlov, the hiring of Peter Laviolette had a poor effect on Evgeny Kuzentsov and the team.

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Former NHL Star Evgeny Kuznetsov Offers Sound Advice for Matvei Michkov

Philadelphia Flyers star rookie Matvei Michkov has been the talk of the hockey community town this season, and he’s been just as popular back from in Russia since coming over to Philadelphia.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Blade of Steel / September 28

Evgeny Kuznetsov suffers long-term injury early in the KHL season

Evgeny Kuznetsov, who walked away from an NHL contract over the summer to return to Russia to play hockey, is facing a long recovery from an undisclosed injury.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 31

NHL veteran signs four-year deal in Russia

As expected, veteran center Evgeny Kuznetsov is headed home to Russia. The 32-year-old has signed a four-year deal with SKA St. Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League, per the league.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 17

Evgeny Kuznetsov's NHL career deserves more credit

Despite an inconsistent career, Kuznetsov deserves some praise for his Stanley Cup-winning efforts with the Washington Capitals — the team that drafted him in the first round in 2010.

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Agent refutes report of Ex-Capitals star heading back to KHL

Agent refutes report of Ex-Capitals star heading back to Russian KHL

He is just the latest player to bolt to the KHL this offseason. San Jose Sharks forward Egor Afanasyev and former Philadelphia Flyers draft pick Wade Allison also did so in the last few weeks.

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