Yesterday, some surprising news hit as prospect Yegor Rykov has opted to play next season in the KHL in Russia with CSKA.
Rykov to the KHL. Not surprising given the delayed AHL season start. #nyr https://t.co/buOpoxttzt
— David Shapiro (@BlueSeatBlogs) August 7, 2020
Rykov was a big get for the Rangers when they traded Michael Grabner for him at the 2018 trade deadline. It was an even bigger get when the Rangers signed him to an entry level contract last summer.