Evgeny Kuznetsov has had a busy week, he was cleared by the NHL player assitance program, placed on waivers, then sent to Hershey after clearing waivers and finally has been traded to the Hurricanes.
Evgeny Kuznetsov will be heading to Carolina in exchange for a 3rd rounder in 2025.
The Capitals will also be retaining 50% of his salary.
"Pending trading call, Evgeni Kuznetsov is being traded to the Carolina Hurricanes for a 2025 third-round pick. Washington is retaining 50 percent on Kuznetsov (one more year next season at a $7.8 M AAV."
Evgeny Kuznetsov has 17 points in 43 games this season with a -11 +/- rating.
