As reported by The Fourth Period (via a Russian report from RIA Novosti), Blues forward Nikita Soshnikov may consider a return to Russia this post-season.
Soshnikov said he plans on taking his time before making any decisions about his playing future, which could certainly be playing in St. Louis, but he admitted “I have the opportunity to sign in Russia.”
“For me, money is not the main thing,” he told RIA, adding he wants “to develop as a hockey player, to have such an opportunity, to be at the heart of everything first.