Thread: [News] Ilya Kovalchuk retiring
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Old 07-11-2013, 01:55 PM   #45
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Originally Posted by Resolute 14 View Post
He could play as long as he isn't in violation of his NHL deal. Aut no, retiring does not free him to play in the KHL. His NHL contract would still be valid if he tried to play elsewhere professionally.
That's my understanding as well. This means he's retiring from professional hockey, unless of course the KHL decides they're going to just do whatever they want, which isn't out of the question.
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