During the holiday season, news from Russia revealed that President Vladimir Putin had issued an official announcement, stipulating that hockey players must spend a minimum number of seasons in the Russian league.
This new directive will complicate matters for NHL prospects associated with KHL clubs. For instance, the Philadelphia Flyers may need to wait an additional three seasons before their top prospect, Matvei Michkov, can join the NHL.
Do you think NHL prospects should all play in North America to avoid that kind of situation?
POLL | ||
26 DECEMBRE | 142 ANSWERS BREAKING: Russian Players Facing Major Ban Against Playing In The NHL Do you think NHL prospects should all play in North America to avoid that kind of situation? | ||
Yes | 87 | 61.3 % |
No | 55 | 38.7 % |
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