For all of the armchair general managers on the internet who boldly claim they could run their favorite team better than the real-life executive because they understand player evaluation better, can they juggle all of the various contract rules that govern the future of the NHL? When it comes to Vitali Kravtsov’s status, there are a lot of moving parts and factors to consider.
One of the tricky parts of being a team executive is handling player rights while said player is currently playing overseas. Teams in the KHL are known for their chicanery especially if the particular player has made their intentions to leave for North America known.