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09-04-2025
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Ex-Capitals Center Evgeny Kuznetsov, SKA Agree to Terminate KHL Contract
Kuznetsov and SKA agreed to terminate his contract. (James Guillory — Imagn Images) Former Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov and SKA St. Petersburg have mutually agreed to terminate his contract, the team announced on Tuesday. Kuznetsov, who spent 11 years with the Capitals before being traded to the Carolina Hurricanes at last year's trade deadline, terminated his NHL contract in the summer in order to sign with SKA. Advertisement The 32-year-old had a rough end to his tenure in D.C., as he was placed on waivers amid inconsistency and struggles in his final year. He also briefly spent time in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. Kuznetsov had inked a four-year deal with SKA as he chose to return to Russia, and told Sport-Express a lot of the issues he dealt with were due to rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that led to a lack of sleep and multiple injections and medications. Kuznetsov Opens Up About Health Problems With Capitals & Why He Entered Player Assistance Program: 'I'd Been Suffering All Year' Kuznetsov Opens Up About Health Problems With Capitals & Why He Entered Player Assistance Program: 'I'd Been Suffering All Year' The ex-Capitals star said he has been battling an autoimmune disease. Advertisement Despite a fresh start, Kuznetsov's first year back in the KHL didn't go to plan as he dealt with injury. In 39 games, he put up 12 goals and 25 assists for 37 points, along with 38 penalty minutes and a plus/minus rating of plus-13. In six playoff games, he had a goal and two assists. It is unclear what's next for Kuznetsov, who totaled 575 points in 743 NHL games.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
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Utah HC's Weekly Injury Report: Week 21
The NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone and while other NHL teams made moves to address needs to replace injuries. The Utah Hockey Club decided to make a minor trade with the Chicago Blackhawks to clear cap space for next season. But didn't bring in any reinforcements, giving their roster the ultimate vote of confidence. A Bit of Everything Happens In Utah HC's Thrilling 4-3 Shootout Loss to Toronto Utah's game against Toronto had every element a hockey fan dreams of, starting with a dramatic finish on the final shot. Utah has been relatively lucky with not having a ton of injuries derail their season and that continues into week 21. There are a few names added to the list, so let's get into it. Injuries: Robert Bortuzzo, D, (lower body) is on Injured Reserve retroactive to December 10th Nick Bjugstad, F,(upper body) on Injured Reserve retroactive to March 7th. Juuso Valimaki, D, (ACL) out for seasonhttps:// Utah HC Announces Defensemen Juuso Välimäki Out Long-Term The Utah Hockey Club has announced that defenseman Juuso Välimäki underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ACL. He is expected to be out for eight to nine months but is expected to make a full recovery. Connor Ingram is going to be away from the team indefinitely as he is enrolled in the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program. Stay updated with the most interesting Utah HC stories, analysis, breaking news, and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News and never miss a story. Report: Utah HC's Connor Ingram Enters NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program The National Hockey League Players' Association and the National Hockey League announced today that goaltender Connor Ingram of the Utah Hockey Club will be unavailable to his team for an indefinite period while he receives care from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Utah's Connor Ingram Enters The NHL's Player Assistance Program, Will Be Out Indefinitely
Goaltender Connor Ingram of the Utah Hockey Club will receive care as he entered the NHL and NHLPA's Player Assistance Program, the league announced on Sunday. With Ingram seeking assistance from the program, he will be out of Utah's lineup indefinitely. He posted a message on X about his current situation and mental state. I'll be back. 🩵 — Connor Ingram (@CBIngram1) March 9, 2025 Ingram shared that he lost his mother to breast cancer earlier this season. 'After trying to make a return to playing, I have come to realize that I am not myself. At this point in my life I need to put my health first, and take the proper time I need away to come back at 100%," Ingram wrote. This isn't the first time in Ingram's career that he's decided to step away from hockey. The last time he did so was last season for a six-month period. Eventually, he returned to action and at the end of the 2023-24 season, he was awarded the Bill Masterson Trophy for exemplifying 'the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey." Ingram has been an important piece to Utah's tandem with Karel Vejmelka all season long. In 22 games, he's posted a .882 save percentage and a 3.27 goals-against average. With his help, Utah is in the fight for a playoff spot in the franchises first season in Salt Lake City. They are just four points behind the Calgary Flames who hold on to the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference. In June 2023, the 27-year-old Ingram signed a three-year contract with the Arizona Coyotes (now known as Utah) worth $1.95 million per season. He has one season left on the contract. Get the latest news and trending stories by following The Hockey News on Google News and by subscribing to The Hockey News newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on
