Confirmed with Link: Zherdev signs with Atlant of KHL (post 233)

[Zine]

Originally Posted by Bleed Ranger Blue

Im aware that if Zherdev was really as dynamic as most toe-drag lovers around here would try to make you believe, 1 of the other 29 teams in the league would have made room for him. And 4 large ones? He went back to the Rangers begging for 3.25. Few negotiations in ANYTHING have been more botched than whats happened to Zherdev over the last couple of months.

Was this ever verified by the Rangers or was it just media speculation? Because Zherdev says differently.



It was reported that you agreed to the Ranger's offer of $3.25 million but New York declined saying it was too late. Are you disappointed?
Lies written in the media. This is how it was. The Rangers made me a qualifying proposal. It didn't satisfy me. My agent and I filed for arbitration which we were awarded $3.9 million a year. New York refused and decided to make me a FA. I wasn't offended - it was their right. That's all. We did not conduct any other negotiations with the Rangers.

http://www.sovsport.ru/gazeta/article-item/347560

[MrEctions]

Originally Posted by Zine

Was this ever verified by the Rangers or was it just media speculation? Because Zherdev says differently.



It was reported that you agreed to the Ranger's offer of $3.25 million but New York declined saying it was too late. Are you disappointed?
Lies written in the media. This is how it was. The Rangers made me a qualifying proposal. It didn't satisfy me. My agent and I filed for arbitration which we were awarded $3.9 million a year. New York refused and decided to make me a FA. I wasn't offended - it was their right. That's all. We did not conduct any other negotiations with the Rangers.

http://www.sovsport.ru/gazeta/article-item/347560

Meh Nik trying to save face at this point. Who cares, dont let the door hit ya Zherdev, have fun in russia.

[dedalus]

Originally Posted by gluvhand

they'll survive on a steady diet of eastern european players that are past their NHL prime looking to prolong fat pay-days and the chance to play closer to home and mid to low level NHLers with something to prove that are marketable as "NHL" talent.

Perfect summation.

[Thefalkon]

Anyone know how long the deal is? I'd hope to see him back in the NHL at some point.