Radulov returning?

[Fire0nice228]

I think its crap that this burns the last year of his entry level deal...... but in a way im glad cause it puts nashville in a huge bind with their salary cap.. Not that the Pens can really benefit in any way from it.. but.

[brwi]

I think its crap that this burns the last year of his entry level deal...... but in a way im glad cause it puts nashville in a huge bind with their salary cap.. Not that the Pens can really benefit in any way from it.. but.

He'll be RFA after this year, so it's not really a bind on the Preds unless they really want to keep him and not match offers, which won't be outrageous since he can go right back to the KHL if he wants to and has that kind of "history." I'm sure they look at it as rather him now when they are a contender to go deep than at another time when they may not be this primed.

[Rylan]

Nashville is stacked this year.

[tfrizz]

I think its crap that this burns the last year of his entry level deal...... but in a way im glad cause it puts nashville in a huge bind with their salary cap.. Not that the Pens can really benefit in any way from it.. but.

He'll be RFA after this year, so it's not really a bind on the Preds unless they really want to keep him and not match offers, which won't be outrageous since he can go right back to the KHL if he wants to and has that kind of "history." I'm sure they look at it as rather him now when they are a contender to go deep than at another time when they may not be this primed.

They're reporting that part of the condition of Radulov going to Nashville is that he return to the KHL for next season.

[Troy Loney]

So Radulov is only coming for this season and then going back to the KHL?

Why?

[tfrizz]

So Radulov is only coming for this season and then going back to the KHL?

Why?

• His team was eliminated from the first round of KHL playoffs.
• He still has a year left on his contract with Nashville.
• Nashville looks like a legit contender for the Stanley Cup.

[npv708]

I think its crap that this burns the last year of his entry level deal...... but in a way im glad cause it puts nashville in a huge bind with their salary cap.. Not that the Pens can really benefit in any way from it.. but.

He'll be RFA after this year, so it's not really a bind on the Preds unless they really want to keep him and not match offers, which won't be outrageous since he can go right back to the KHL if he wants to and has that kind of "history." I'm sure they look at it as rather him now when they are a contender to go deep than at another time when they may not be this primed.

They're reporting that part of the condition of Radulov going to Nashville is that he return to the KHL for next season.

No transfer agreement means he doesn't have to do anything his KHL contract says.

[Fire0nice228]

Yeah, he doesnt HAVE to go back to KHL.. If he comes over here, wins the cup, and then goes right back over that'd be pretty freakin lame on his part.

As far as him being RFA, I believe a team will throw money at him and Nashville will have to make a decision. Radulov is about the money, and is a good player, I think someone will go after him. Hes the perfect guy to throw an offer sheet at. If he signs it, you know he wants to play in your city and likes the money, if he doesnt, no harm done in trying.

[Troy Loney]

Yeah, he doesnt HAVE to go back to KHL.. If he comes over here, wins the cup, and then goes right back over that'd be pretty freakin lame on his part.

As far as him being RFA, I believe a team will throw money at him and Nashville will have to make a decision. Radulov is about the money, and is a good player, I think someone will go after him. Hes the perfect guy to throw an offer sheet at. If he signs it, you know he wants to play in your city and likes the money, if he doesnt, no harm done in trying.

He'd be the worst player to throw an offer sheet too. There's no way he signs something that wouldn't cost a couple of draft picks...and why would you want to give up the picks to the Predators for a guy that will pack up his bags and go back to Russia on a whim.

[Fire0nice228]

My premise is that if he signs it, that means he likes the city and the money, and thusly, won't leave. But yes, the go to Russia thing will always be a factor. But, any player can go to Russia for big money if they want to.

[Streaks House]

I wonder if #RadulovWatch ever came to fruition in Nashville

[npv708]

I'm pumped to see what Viktor Krum can do in the playoffs.

[Physical_Graffiti]

I'm pumped to see what Viktor Krum can do in the playoffs.

lolwut.

[npv708]

I'm pumped to see what Viktor Krum can do in the playoffs.

lolwut.

Radulov kind of looks like Viktor Krum (of Harry Potter Quidditch fame).

[Physical_Graffiti]

I'm pumped to see what Viktor Krum can do in the playoffs.

lolwut.

Radulov kind of looks like Viktor Krum (of Harry Potter Quidditch fame).

I know who he is, I just had no idea why TH you brought him up.

[canaan]

I'm pumped to see what Viktor Krum can do in the playoffs.

Lol he does

[topshelf]

Is anyone else put off by this whole thing? The guy basically bails on the Predators a few years ago, and now the league is allowing him to waltz right back without repercussion.

Don't get me wrong, I don't blame the Predators for welcoming him back. I am sure if he was property of the Penguins I would be very happy to add him to the roster, but I am just a little shocked that the league didn't discipline him for his departure in the first place (mandatory suspension for the first few games, make him re-enter through waivers, fines, whatever). Maybe it's just me, but I believe it sets a very bad example.

[The Snapshot]

[mikey287]

Is anyone else put off by this whole thing? The guy basically bails on the Predators a few years ago, and now the league is allowing him to waltz right back without repercussion.

Don't get me wrong, I don't blame the Predators for welcoming him back. I am sure if he was property of the Penguins I would be very happy to add him to the roster, but I am just a little shocked that the league didn't discipline him for his departure in the first place (mandatory suspension for the first few games, make him re-enter through waivers, fines, whatever). Maybe it's just me, but I believe it sets a very bad example.

Cite another example where this situation is actively possible...

It's not really a normal thing. Suspension doesn't work because then you're telling a player that abandoned his team that he's not welcome back with open arms (when you do, in fact, want that player back as he has an active contract in this league), waivers doesn't make any sense at all...

The fact of the matter is, he's been Predator property the entire time, he's under contract and he wants to come back...who are you penalizing, for what, and how much...?

[topshelf]

It's not really a normal thing. Suspension doesn't work because then you're telling a player that abandoned his team that he's not welcome back with open arms (when you do, in fact, want that player back as he has an active contract in this league), waivers doesn't make any sense at all...

The fact of the matter is, he's been Predator property the entire time, he's under contract and he wants to come back...who are you penalizing, for what, and how much...?

I get what you're saying, and I agree that penalizing would be tricky, I just think there should be some sort of repercussion for basically bailing out on your team. I understand why the Preds would be standing there with open arms, but I feel as if the league should have set an example so that: a. He doesn't just decide to take off and ignore his contract again, or b. The next guy who doesn't like his team/contract doesn't follow suit.

[pfim]

I don't think there's any mechanism the league has that they could possibly suspend him. They can't just suspend him because they want to, there has to be something in place that allows them to.

[Rylan]

There is no reason Radulov should be suspended. He was technically still on the Predators roster this whole time, just didn't play for them.

[Physical_Graffiti]

There is no reason Radulov should be suspended. He was technically still on the Predators roster this whole time, just didn't play for them.

[Mongoose87]

What's the difference between what Radulov did and a player deciding they want to be a plumber for three years, then coming back? There is none. All of Radulov's NHL consequences will be in the form of the reduced money teams will be willing to spend on a guy with no loyalty.

[brwi]

What's the difference between what Radulov did and a player deciding they want to be a plumber for three years, then coming back? There is none. All of Radulov's NHL consequences will be in the form of the reduced money teams will be willing to spend on a guy with no loyalty.

Very true.

For those making the argument that you can't have NHLers running away from contracts(which they really can't) to go play in the KHL or anywhere else.....why should a professional hockey player limit himself to one league if he can do better(in his mind) elsewhere? These guys aren't indentured servants, and there is a price to pay for going elsewhere and that's possibly lower earnings when you return than if you had never left.