Evgeny Kuznetsov

Evgeny Kuznetsov has served his four-year suspension from IIHF, now eligible to play in national team tournaments

Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov has completed serving his four-year suspension levied by the IIHF in August of 2019 when the Russian center tested positive for cocaine. Cocaine is a banned substance by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

Kuznetsov is now eligible to play in national team tournaments although Russia is still currently banned from the events due to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. WADA released the news to Russian news agency TASS on Saturday.

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By Chris Cerullo 2 months ago

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Capitals article confirms Evgeny Kuznetsov requested trade, explains why top-six trade hasn’t materialized

The Washington Capitals and general manager Brian MacLellan entered the 2023 offseason expecting to make a trade that would address their aging and overall relatively unproductive top-six forward group.

That major move was expected by many around the league to feature one or both of Evgeny Kuznetsov and Anthony Mantha being shipped off to another team after disappointing seasons. But, both are still currently Caps.

MacLellan explained the current trade market situation around the league to Capitals’ senior writer Mike Vogel on Thursday and outlined why he has been unable to find a deal. He also reiterated that the Caps are not yet ready to give up on their pursuit.

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By Chris Cerullo 3 months ago

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Capitals reportedly still ‘looking to make a hockey trade in their top six’

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman put a bow on the 2022-23 season with his final 32 Thoughts Podcast episode of the summer. In it, he and fellow insider Jeff Marek analyzed every team’s free agency moves and what they believe might be next for them.

Friedman echoed what Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan said during his press conference over the weekend: the Capitals are still looking to make a deal to try and improve their top six.

He also gave some more background to his previous reporting that the Caps and Nashville Predators discussed a possible Evgeny Kuznetsov trade.

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By Ian Oland 3 months ago

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Nashville Predators reportedly had conversations with Capitals about trading for Evgeny Kuznetsov

Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan seemed to indicate after the NHL Draft that the team had a couple of irons in the fire. This may be one of them.

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported shortly before free agency opened on Saturday morning that the Nashville Predators had conversations with the Capitals about acquiring Russian centerman Evgeny Kuznetsov. Barry Trotz, Nashville’s new general manager, coached Kuznetsov to a 2018 Stanley Cup championship.

Those discussions, though, have “quieted down.”

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By Ian Oland 3 months ago

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Evgeny Kuznetsov: 2022-23 season review

Oh boy. The Evgeny Kuznetsov review. Strap in.

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By Peter Hassett 4 months ago

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Capitals have reportedly ‘openly engaged teams’ about Evgeny Kuznetsov and Anthony Mantha’s availability

This offseason has long been rumored to be one of transition for the Washington Capitals and it appears like general manager Brian MacLellan is getting a head start on the trade market.

According to The Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, the Caps have tested waters around the league regarding both Evgeny Kuznetsov and Anthony Mantha. Both forwards take up a significant amount of the team’s salary cap and moving them could open up more potential avenues for MacLellan to explore.

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By Chris Cerullo 4 months ago

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Here’s noted bird-man, Evgeny Kuznetsov, eating ice cream while sitting in a tree

Evgeny Kuznetsov just provided us the best content of the offseason and it’s not even officially the summer yet.

Saturday morning, Kuznetsov and his close friend Dmitry Orlov went bicycling on the Mount Vernon Trail. Kuznetsov was very prepared for the trip, showing off his large helmet and fancy bike in an Instagram video posted by Orlov.

Once they got to Gravelly Point Park, the two 2018 Stanley Cup champions appear to have found a food truck. And that’s when it happened.

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By Ian Oland 4 months ago

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Russian agent Sergei Fedotov, a longtime friend of Evgeny Kuznetsov, says the Capitals center ‘needs a change of scenery’

Evgeny Kuznetsov needs a fresh start according to Russian agent Sergei Fedotov.

Fedotov, who says he is a longtime friend of the Capitals center, made the comments on the Russian language podcast Bettman Will Call last week. The quotes were transcribed by sports.ru, and have been translated via Google Translate.

Fedotov is currently in the news as he’s the agent of Russian star Matvei Michkov. The prospect will likely be picked towards the very top of the 2023 NHL Draft in June.

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By Ian Oland 5 months ago

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Evgeny Kuznetsov and Dmitry Orlov hit beer league circuit in DC with NHL seasons over

Longtime Capitals Evgeny Kuznetsov and Dmitry Orlov were spotted at a DC area rink on Monday with both of their seasons over. The Washington Capitals did not qualify for the playoffs while the Boston Bruins were upset by the Florida Panthers in the first round.

Capitals fan Logan Friedlander noticed the two players as he was waiting for his high school game to begin. Kuznetsov and Orlov were playing in a rec league game at SkateQuest in Reston, Virginia.

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By Ian Oland 5 months ago

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Five years ago today, Evgeny Kuznetsov eliminated the Penguins and exorcised the Capitals’ demons

Five years ago today, on May 7, 2018, Evgeny Kuznetsov scored one of the biggest goals in Capitals history when he eliminated the Pittsburgh Penguins in overtime of Game Six, sending the Caps to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 20 years.

The Capitals, went on to win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history a month later. But the second-round win against the Penguins remains one of the biggest highlights of the run.

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By Ian Oland 5 months ago

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