I don’t see what Michkov has to do with this.
Ivan Miroshnichenko’s KHL contract was terminated in May 2023 and then he signed with the Washington Capitals.
So if in the future a player wants to sign with a NHL team, they eventually will.
If Fedotov didn’t want to play in North America this season then the contract should have been mutually terminated but they just ignored it instead.
Michkov said he wanted to play in the NHL. The lure of playing in the top league for the most money is going to be pretty irresistible. You’re feelings about it don’t really affect what will happen.
There is a big difference between Miroshnichenko and Michkov.
If SKA boss Rotenberg doesn't want to let Michkov go, he won't go anywhere.
Rotenberg will just make him an offer that cannot be refused and that's it.
The bosses didn't need Miroshnichenko and he was allowed to leave.
Just the other day I watched an interview with Michkov for several hours and he clearly said there that he would play SKA for the next 3 years, and then it is unknown.
And the NHL is a dream.
I think we all understand the difference between a dream and reality.
Believe me, money is not the most important thing in this life, don't be naive.
And Rotenberg has enough money for 10 such as Michkov.