If he's providing for his family back home, he's going to the KHL.
There's too many factors against acquiring Russians.
- They can make more money as 18, 19, 20 year old's, due to the ELC cap's in the NHL, in contrast to no ceiling in the KHL.
- They are closer to friends, family.
- Lower taxes
Honestly, I think the KHL has the upper hand on the NHL here, and it's going to continue. Gone are the Mogilny, Federov, Bure, even Malkin.. days of easily acquiring young Russians.
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