Radulov indicates interest in, opportunity to return to Predators

[higgyfan4]

Alexander Radulov wants to play for the Nashville Predators next season.

That is the latest word — maybe — according to General Manager David Poile, based on a conversation Wednesday morning between Radulov andPaul Fenton, the Predators’ assistant general manager.

Radulov has played the last three seasons in Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League and has served as a flashpoint in strained relations between the NHL and Russia’s hockey federation because he signed his KHL deal while still under contract with Nashville.

“[He says] he can get out of his contract,” Poile said. “I don’t know what he wants to do. … We [told] him … we can trade his rights, but he said, ‘No, no. I want to play in Nashville.’

“So that’s where we’re at.”

Radulov has one year remaining on the entry-level NHL contract he signed after being drafted 15th overall by Nashville in 2004. That deal has been suspended since he signed to play back in his home country.

He scored 44 goals and had 51 assists in two seasons for Nashville before before he bolted to the KHL. He was named that league’s most valuable player in 2010.

It was reported in October that Radulov signed a new three-year deal to remain in Russia.

“If Radulov came back here, would he be a benefit to our team?” Poile said. “Absolutely.”

Poile: Radulov indicates interest in, opportunity to return to Predators | Nashville City Paper

 

[Comeds]

They have to keep Weber.

 

[dash]

They have to keep Weber.

I'm still thinking KLowe throws Shea an insane offer sheet...The Oilers need to do something to turn that team around, and it has to start on the backend.

 

[sbb122]

Radulov coming back to concuss another teammate while celebrating??? I do think he cost the Preds that series by knocking out Arnott.

 

[Eddie_Shack]

That series turned around when they finally yanked Hasek and put in Osgood. Although KOing Arnott didn't hurt.

 

[WestEndVol]

Well, if he wan't to come back and Poile is alright with it, then so am I. Still don't like how he ditched us but oh well.