Rumor: Nikita Kucherov considering return to KHL

[SLAPSHOT723]

Good luck bro, I'm pulling for you.

Thank you.

 

[Werewolf]

If he is willing to go to the KHL he'd be a fool. If he is seeking $7M+ plus he would be the third highest paid player in that league. The russian personal income tax of 13% would be attractive I'd guess ... much higher in NA it looks like from the brief research on personal income tax in russia (2 minutes to google).

If you left Russia to begin with ... why would you want to go back. I lived in Cleveland for 22 years ... got out of there as soon as I graduated college. Have been back once in 12 years to visit family/friends ... I now live in Tampa and they come visit me. If he chose to leave Russia ... why would he want to go back. Not enough money in the world to go back to cold as hell place.

 

[LTIR Trickery]

No legs.

 

[Beukeboom Fan]

I guess this falls into the same boat as Galchenyuk going to the KHL. They want a better offer.

Agree with this - it's called leverage, and I've got no problem with Kuch's agent playing that card. It's the threat that pretty much every Russian star player can use, and if you have additional leverage - you should use it. No one feels sorry for the players without arbitration rights that the NHL teams can basically say "take it or leave it", so this is turn about and fair play IMO.

 

[LondonKendrick]

Yzerman playing with fire again, wonder if he'll finally get burnt.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

There have still been Ben Bishop rumblings in Calgary. I wonder if Elliot+ for Bishop so they can sign Kucherov makes sense for both teams?

 

[internetdotcom]

No legs.

Hmm, legs are quite important to have in today's NHL. If Kucherov has no legs, that could really hurt his bargaining position.

 

[BonMorrison]

Definitely a negotiating tactic. He will re-sign in Tampa.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

CSKA made an offer Kucherov.
Kucherov exploring the proposal.

Possibly just leverage on Kucherov's part to get more money out of Tampa. Can't see Yzerman letting his best forward go and it sounds like Kuch wants to remain with Tampa but wants to get paid big money to do so.

 

[WhatWhat]

These "going back to russian" threats are equivalent to Stamkos to Toronto articles. Of course there is a chance they go home but the odds are so low it's not worth talking about. Yet the home town paper will try everything in its power to start up rumours of their player coming home

 

[cska78]

I think it's a total bluff

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

I asked Mila Kunis out on a date.
Mila exploring the proposal.

Yeah good luck with that, Considering that her and Ashton are Married.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Definitely a negotiating tactic. He will re-sign in Tampa.

Pretty much my thinking as well, It's just a ploy to get more money out of Tampa that's all.

 

[ginner classic]

TB's cap structure is going to be difficult to work with. Signing Killorn, keeping Callahan and Bishop is making for some interesting times.

Incenting aomeone to take Filppula with picks and prospects is the only solution for Tampa. Callahan's contract is vile.

 

[Maukkis]

Pulling out the KHL card likely means that Kucherov isn't happy with the money he's being offered. It just sounds much more convincing when the player happens to be Russian himself.

I guess he want Tarasenko money, and Tampa wants to re-sign as many of their other stars as possible. Makes sense for both sides, to be fair.

 

[RangerRick61]

Even if this were remotely close to being true, I'd imagine if Tampa can't afford him he would go to any other NHL team before going back to Russia.

 

[542365]

This happens literally every single time a Russian player is in a contract negotiation. They use it as leverage to try to get more money. I'm sure Stevie Y isn't going to play hardball enough to make Kucherov think playing in the KHL is a better opportunity. It's better for guys who can't hack it in the NHL, not for legitimate stars. He'd cake walk through the league so easily it would likely get boring. It's why none of these reports are ever taken seriously.

 

[Rufus]

Yeah right. Kuch will get his money in the NHL.

 

[InfinityIggy]

Anyone else think both of Kucherov and Gaudreau are waiting for the other to sign? They should both be comparable contracts.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Anyone else think both of Kucherov and Gaudreau are waiting for the other to sign? They should both be comparable contracts.

Totally agree, It sounds like both want the Tarensenko deal 8 years $60 million. Sounds like Gaudreau isn't planning on signing until after the world championship probably Kucherov as well along with Lindholm. Should start heating up with the signing by the end of the month i would think.

 

[Riptide]

There have still been Ben Bishop rumblings in Calgary. I wonder if Elliot+ for Bishop so they can sign Kucherov makes sense for both teams?

I think if Calgary was willing to sign Bishop to a 7x7m contract, he'd already be a Flame.

 

[Hictor Vedman*]

Hedman is the best player on that team IMO.

My sympathies to Lightning fans if this turns out to be a reality though. Kucherov is a treat to watch, would hate to see him leave.

Kucherov is going no where. He is not a flight risk.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

There have still been Ben Bishop rumblings in Calgary. I wonder if Elliot+ for Bishop so they can sign Kucherov makes sense for both teams?

Supposedly the rumor was that Bishop wanted 7x7m to sign with Calgary, It sounds like Treliving might've gotten cold feet considering that he had to give big money to both Monahan and Gaudreau. Elliott+ for Bishop might work would still have to think that Wideman would have to get dealt as well.

 

[buttman*]

Kucherov is going no where. He is not a flight risk.

Apparently everyone loves TB so much they are all going to take a discount.

 

[Hictor Vedman*]

Apparently everyone loves TB so much they are all going to take a discount.

Ever heard of taxes? They don't have to pay them in Florida.

So Tampa fans, still a resounding no re: that Nylander for him proposal from the other day

I wouldn't go near Nylander for Kucherov.