KHL (Kontinental Hockey League) 2012-2013 season part II

[SoundAndFury]

Originally Posted by kajoo

too early. Visnovsky still has valid NHL contract and needs Isles consent to play in KHL. I think he even said it in one interview. He will imo return to Islanders, play 48 games and only then return to Europe.

Still, 2nd round pick for unmotivated veteran who doesn't really want to be there for 48 games is a pretty bad deal.

[Holden Caulfield]

Originally Posted by Faterson

On the same day, a "respectable" Slovak newspaper contradicts a "tabloid" Slovak newspaper. You can pick your Višňovský quote from either. The "respectable" paper claims Višňovský will honour his NHL contract, while the tabloid claims he will not.

• "respectable" >>> http://sport.sme.sk/c/6658791/visnov...v-slovane.html
• "tabloid" >>> http://www.pluska.sk/sport/hokej/vie...a-slovane.html

Islanders obviously want him back for his playing ability, but also they fall ~2 million under the cap floor should he not return...considering his cap hit is 5.6 million, and he is only getting paid 3 million, it's the exact type of player the cash strapped Islanders love, it's easy to see why they are upset. Too bad...

I have no doubt Visnovsky will be back in Slovan next year and play out a few more years with Slovan in the KHL, be interesting to see what happens in the next fews days with regards to this...I'd bet he doesn't play tomorrow though, that's for sure...

Also, thread limit reached, part 3 is here