Logical Progression wrote:
Bosc wrote:
I don't think there is any way a player can decide to just terminate his contract, unless it's mutual with the team or he retires. If he retires, he can't come back for a year or few
Kovalchuck did it. My point is that doing that would come at a big cost and be a very messy situation with many moving parts including the Russian Ice Hockey Federation. Maybe he wants to just play in the K after the Olympics - you know how they love the K.
Also for the record, the NHL hasn't released the NHL schedule or announced the All Star Game location for next year yet.....hmmmm
Kovalchuk did it by retiring and the Devils agreed to it. Mutual decision.
http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2013/7/15/4 ... nhl-returnQuote:
He ultimately returned to the NHL in time for the start of the 2013 season, but apparently spoke on several occasions with New Jersey manager Lou Lamoriello about his desire to return home. Lamoriello and the Devils seemingly respected this desire and allowed Kovalchuk's contract to be terminated through retirement. Had the club not agreed with the decision, they could have tolled his contract from season-to-season to ensure that Kovalchuk could never play professional hockey again. Due to the memorandum of understanding between the KHL and NHL, Kovalchuk would not have been permitted to play in Russia while signed to a deal in North America. By allowing the player to retire, New Jersey gave Kovalchuk the opportunity to sign in Russia.