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Originally Posted by kehatch
I don't know all of the rules related to NHL players playing in the KHL. Maybe Kovalchuk has an out clause or something.
But despite not having a formal transfer agreement there is an agreement between the NHL and KHL. Basically they can't sign each others contracted players.
I am sure there is another shoe to drop. And the KHL might fail to follow the agreement for one of their stars. But right now I don't think he can legally play in the KHL.
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And with the Olympics, I would think that they would favour the NHL on this one and not allow Kovalchuk to play in the Olympics if he played in the KHL. Not without at least the Devils' consent.
So I can see him wanting to play in the KHL, but I can't see him giving up his Olympics eligibility to do so when it's 6 months away.