Category: Evgeny Kuznetsov
Elliotte Friedman explains how the Capitals got a ‘big win’ on the Evgeny Kuznetsov trade
CapitalsThe Washington Capitals made one of the more memorable trades in team history last week when they dealt 2018 Stanley Cup champion Evgeny Kuznetsov to the Carolina Hurricanes ahead of the 2024 NHL trade deadline. Kuznetsov’s move came after years of wanting a fresh start and a stay in the NHL/NHLPA P...
Read moreEvgeny Kuznetsov on Alex Ovechkin: ‘There’s been a lot of good, bad days forever. But no matter what, he was always next to me.’
Evgeny KuznetsovEvgeny Kuznetsov was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday, officially ending his tenure with the Washington Capitals. Speaking to Hurricanes’ press after his first practice with the team, Kuznetsov was emotional speaking about his time in Washington, calling the city a “massive chunk of my he...
Read moreEvgeny Kuznetsov calls DC a ‘massive chunk of my heart’: ‘Unfortunately I had to leave on that note, but it’s life’
CapitalsEvgeny Kuznetsov spoke for the first time since leaving the Washington Capitals — the only NHL team he’s ever known — on Friday. Traded earlier in the day by the Brian MacLellan for a third-round pick, Kuznetsov made his Carolina Hurricanes debut at the team’s practice at Invisalign Arena, arriving...
Read moreAfter trade from Capitals, Evgeny Kuznetsov flew on a jet to make Carolina Hurricanes practice
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals traded Evgeny Kuznetsov to the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday, officially ending a tumultuous relationship between the two parties and one of the greatest runs by an individual player in franchise history. Kuznetsov didn’t have far to go to report to his new NHL team. The two-...
Read moreHurricanes Take Low-Risk, High-Reward Gamble on Kuznetsov
Michael BuntingAfter a huge trade on Thursday, the Carolina Hurricanes again made headlines on Friday. Around 10:37 am Eastern, Pierre LeBrun of TSN broke the news that the Hurricanes acquired Russian…
Read moreKuznetsov traded to Hurricanes by Capitals
Carolina HurricanesEvgeny Kuznetsov was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes by the Washington Capitals on Friday for a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Kuznetsov was waived by the Capitals on March 2 and reported to Hershey of the American Hockey … Continue reading → The post Kuznetsov traded to Hurricanes by Cap...
Read moreSource: Hurricanes trading for Caps' Kuznetsov
Evgeny KuznetsovThe Hurricanes are trading for the Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov, a source told ESPN, after the longtime Washington center had been placed on waivers and assigned to the team's AHL affiliate.
Read moreEvgeny Kuznetsov traded to Carolina Hurricanes for draft pick
Pierre LeBrunThe Washington Capitals dealt veteran center Evgeny Kuznetsov to the Carolina Hurricanes for a 2025 third-round draft pick hours before the NHL trade deadline. The Capitals will retain 50 percent of Kuznetsov’s salary ($7.8 million) this year and next. The deal gives Washington 26 total draft select...
Read moreHurricanes Acquire Evgeny Kuznetsov
CapitalsThe Hurricanes have acquired center Evgeny Kuznetsov from the Capitals, per a team announcement. A 2025 third-round pick is heading back to Washington, which is retaining 50% of Kuznetsov’s $7.8MM cap hit. Kuznetsov and the Capitals clearly wanted a fresh start after the player exited the first stag...
Read moreEvgeny Kuznetsov practices on Hershey Bears’ first line ahead of game against Charlotte Checkers
Mike VeAfter bussing down to Charlotte on Wednesday, the Hershey Bears returned to the ice for a full-team practice at Bojangles Coliseum ahead of their back-to-back against the Checkers on Friday and Saturday night. The skate marked the second time that Evgeny Kuznetsov suited up with the Bears since clea...
Read moreEthen Frank could return to Hershey Bears’ lineup this weekend after being out the last month due to injury
Jimmy HuntingtonHERSHEY, PA — Washington Capitals prospect Ethen Frank is nearing a return to the Hershey Bears lineup after being out about a month due to injury. Frank, Hershey’s second leading goal-scorer, was a full participant in the Bears’ hour-long, grueling skate at Giant Center on Tuesday, which also featu...
Read moreEvgeny Kuznetsov joins Hershey Bears on road trip to Charlotte
Hershey BearsEvgeny Kuznetsov is about to have plenty of time to get to know the rest of the Hershey Bears. Kuznetsov loaded up into a bus on Wednesday morning with the rest of his Hershey teammates for an over 7-hour long ride to Charlotte, North Carolina. The Bears are scheduled to take on the Checkers in
Read moreEvgeny Kuznetsov practices with the Hershey Bears: ‘Are you guys excited to see me?’
Evgeny KuznetsovHERSHEY, PA — Minutes before 10:30 am, Evgeny Kuznetsov walked down a dark tunnel and then emerged into the light. For the first time in 11 years, Kuznetsov was not wearing red, white, and blue but chocolate brown — at least on his pants and gloves. No longer a player in the National Hockey League,
Read moreHow the breakup between Evgeny Kuznetsov and the Washington Capitals could go down
Washington CapitalsAlthough it's clear Kuznetsov and the Capitals are heading in different directions, the precise way they'll separate is still unclear.
Read moreHershey Bears announce Evgeny Kuznetsov will take part in practice on Tuesday morning
CapitalsEvgeny Kuznetsov will officially take the ice as a member of the Hershey Bears on Tuesday morning. The Capitals’ AHL affiliate announced the news on social media a day after the Russian centerman cleared NHL waivers and was assigned to Hershey. NEWS: Forward Evgeny Kuznetsov is joining the Bears aft...
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