@RUSProspects: Pavel Shen is expected to sign with the Boston Bruins after he finishes working out a termination agreement with his KHL team.
Ak Bars may not have spoken with Rantanen yet
Igor Eronko: Have heard that Ak Bars of the KHL is willing to offer Mikko Rantanen a one-year contract at $4 million. The tax rate is only 13 percent and there is no escrow.
Aivis Kalnins: July 20th – “Although there is a rumor that Mikko Rantanen could be headed to AkBars of the KHL due to him and Avalanche being “far away” in their negotiations GM of the KHL club says that they haven’t even spoken about a potential move to the KHL.