Personally I think they should trade his rights and be done with him. Send him to the east coast far away from the smoke in Vancouver.
Wasn't happy the first time here, now he's not happy in Russia!? I believe he is not that good, hasn't stood out in the KHL and been pushed down the depth chart? Suspicions of attitude problems have been speculated.
I would be more concerned with the effect on team chemistry more than anything, he has not EARNED his spot like the others.
Now if he came to Camp in September and had a good camp, makes the team on his play and positive attitude, I would be happy.
Just my 2 cents
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