BREAKING: Former NHLer Loses Pro Contract After Controversy

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Tyler Ball
August 23, 2023 (5:06 PM)

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A former NHLer who spent parts of six seasons with various teams is now without a job after a controversy.

Agostino Contract Terminated

Former NHL forward Kenny Agostino had his contract terminated by Skelleftea AIK in the Swedish Hockey League. Agostino had signed a deal recently that was met with instant backlash from Swedish hockey fans.

Agostino had played the last two seasons in Russia after his career had come to an end in North America. This was met with backlash from the Swedish fans as Agostino decided to stay in Russia even after their invasion of Ukraine.

Skellefta AIK was not expecting this volume of backlash from fans after the signing. Today they released a statement confirming the termination of Agostino's contract:

"For Skelleftea AIK, the question of his attempt to end his contract with the Russian club before last season has been important. New information in the media and from other sources changes our position. We therefore choose to break the contract." General Manager Erik Forssell said.

Club director Asa Andersson went on to add, "We have had many contacts with partners, members, supporters and others with black and yellow hearts in recent days. People's love for and commitment to the club is the most important thing we have. We continue forward together and for the good of Skelleftea AIK."

This statement shows that Skelleftea for a time thought that Agostino had tried to get out of his contract in Russia but new information has proved otherwise. As of now, Agostino is without a contract this upcoming season.

In his time in the NHL Agostino played 86 total games and tallied 30 points. He will now look to get his career back on track in a new location.

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