Category Archives: KHL

NHL and Russia’s KHL sign a memorandum to regulate player movement

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In a deal that will have positive effects for both leagues, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly and KHL president Alexander Medvedev signed a “memorandum of understanding” effectively regulating player transitions between the two leagues. This is the second agreement of … finish reading NHL and Russia’s KHL sign a memorandum to regulate player movement

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Islanders suspend Nabokov

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The New York Islanders have suspended goalie Evgeni Nabokov for failing to report to the team after a trade.   The Islanders nabbed Nabokov two days after the 35-year-old goalie signed a one-year contract with the Red Wings. He had spent … finish reading Islanders suspend Nabokov

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Bettman denies pact with KHL

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Roy Kessel

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has denied that the NHL has reached a formal agreement with the KHL to honor each other’s contract.    The NHL has maintained its position that it honors the KHL contracts and expects the KHL to do … finish reading Bettman denies pact with KHL

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