We haven’t even hit 2019 yet, but plenty of NHL eyes are already on the potential 2020 NHL lockout.
We’ve seen it in more than a few contracts, as players are taking bonus-laden payouts to essentially “lockout-proof” their deals. It’s always a good sign when the league is basically like “yeah it’s probably going to happen again,” isn’t it? Fun for everyone!
One group that stands to benefit from an NHL lockout is the European leagues, including the KHL in Russia, SM-Liiga in Finland and others.
It appears, according to Aivis Kalniu0146š (who is as plugged in as it gets when it comes to KHL stuff), that KHL teams are already jockeying for NHL stars, including one of the Bruins’ brightest:
CSKA Moscow have reportedly acquired rights for Sebastian Aho, David Pastrnak and Joel Armia.