-Vintage Canuck- Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 The restricted free agent could be heading overseas for the upcoming season: A source with knowledge of Krug’s negotiations told CSNNE.com that there’s been a sizable offer made for the defenseman’s services by an unidentified KHL team. The offer, according to the source, included a good chunk of money up front as a signing bonus. When contacted by CSNNE.com, Krug’s agent, Lewis Gross, wouldn’t confirm, or deny, that the KHL offer existed, and instead offered an apologetic “no comment.” The KHL offer is certainly plausible given Krug’s high profile after finishing fourth in Calder Trophy voting, and could be part of the KHL’s ongoing determination to cherry pick disgruntled NHL players for the Russian Hockey League. It also wouldn’t be unprecedented this summer as former B’s forward Vladimir Sobotka bolted St. Louis for the KHL after becoming unhappy when the Blues offered him arbitration rather than a big money multi-year deal. It’s highly, highly unlikely Krug would eschew both the NHL and the Bruins to hop in bed with a volatile KHL outfit that hasn’t always turned out to be the greatest fit for American-born hockey players. Krug doesn't really fit the profile of NHL players that bolt for Russia. It may be, however, the one very long shot option for Krug if negotiations don’t turn out well between his camp and the current B’s front office that has always treated their players fairly in the past when given the chance. Otherwise Krug doesn’t hold much leverage in a contract negotiation that hasn’t really been going anywhere over the last few months. http://www.csnne.com/boston-bruins/source-krug-has-received-big-offer-khl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I think his agency firm is spreading rumours. I hope it's true though and he bolts to Russia. Anything to make the bruins worse would make me happy. I hate Boston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 We'll gladly take him off their hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Seems like a rumoured KHL offer is becoming de riguere in the RFA negotiations for talented young defensemen. Didn't we see Tanev's agent suggest his client was mulling over a KHL offer before they finally agreed to the Canucks' terms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex425 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 In b4 Chara bolts to Russia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Seems like a rumoured KHL offer is becoming de riguere in the RFA negotiations for talented young defensemen. Didn't we see Tanev's agent suggest his client was mulling over a KHL offer before they finally agreed to the Canucks' terms? It's becoming a thing for many players, and I don't doubt the KHL is trying to poach any player without a current contract willing to come over. The likelihood of any non-Russian/European actually accepting though is quite low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Probably just to put Boston under pressure so they can get a deal done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Nothing major, every player receives offers from the KHL. This is being thrown out there for the Bruins to hurry up and resign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 KHL probably sends offers to all decent RFAs/UFAs offers. And this is probably just Krug's agent trying to nudge the Boston group to hurry up on a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c00kies Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I'm disappointed in you VC, I thought you were a bot, but that typo proves you are human Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 He's a smallish, low-on-the-depth-chart one-dimensional power play guy who's barely begun his NHL career. How 'major' could this offer, if it exists, possibly be? Tired of ho-hum guys thinking they're all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SKATES1STICK Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 It may be, however, the one very long shot option for Krug if negotiations don’t turn out well between his camp and the current B’s front office that has always treated their players fairly in the past when given the chance. Otherwise Krug doesn’t hold much leverage in a contract negotiation that hasn’t really been going anywhere over the last few months. omg the bias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockhart Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Depending on how much it's for I'd do it. He could make 2-3 times what he can get right now in Boston, TAX FREE. Players gotta get paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike27 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Depending on how much it's for I'd do it. He could make 2-3 times what he can get right now in Boston, TAX FREE. Players gotta get paid. Not sure about the "tax free" part, Americans pay tax on their world income, regardless of residency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rypien37 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 He's a smallish, low-on-the-depth-chart one-dimensional power play guy who's barely begun his NHL career. How 'major' could this offer, if it exists, possibly be? Tired of ho-hum guys thinking they're all that. KHL throws money like it's going out of style. Any KHL team wouldn't think twice throwing him 5+ million a year. Take a look at what they offered Selanne. The owners of these teams have to filter their money some how. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyoung Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 possible lie the agent making up to increase his leverage? I think so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaches Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Remember when Bobrovsky did this? Highly unlikely Krug bolts, definitely just putting pressure on Bruins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsMillerTime Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I want Krug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Will Benning bring over Krug and Hayes? only time will tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOHORVAT53 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Nah JB wont high jack a player from his old buds who are in a desperate situation.. He's their young prized possession A more realistic target would be the right handed Johnny Boychuk (Still have high hopes for a November deal for Tyler Myers though).. We have Hamhuis+Bieksa (Bieksa shouldnt be 1st pair), Edler+Tanev (perfect 2nd pairing for team and Edler), 3rd pairing has 2 lefties Sbisa and Stanton, Weber+Corrado as 7+8 (both Righties).. Its not a MUST to have players playing proper side, but it helps a lot.. Ask Garrison how he liked RD past cpl yrs.. Stanton's play dropped big time so 5/6 no way, prefer him as a 7th D (which ends up with 60+ games anyway)... Weber as 8 not 7 so Corrado can play Utica 25+ mins all situations along side Sanguinetti even strength, Andersson PK, Tommernes PP I Dunno why we re-signed Weber when we could have signed Del Zotto cheap, or one of the remaining UFA's for league minimum like McBain (my preference) Tallinder Colaiccavo Foster Morris Hamhuis-Boychuk/Myers Edler-Tanev Sbisa-Bieksa Stanton-Weber destroys Hamhuis-Bieksa Edler-Tanev Sbisa-Stanton Weber-Corrado or Hamhuis-Tanev Edler-Bieksa Sbisa-Stanton Weber-Corrado -What would it take to get Boychuk? -What would it take to get Myers? I remember hearing we offered the Anaheim 1st+something else I forget.. maybe Shinkaruk or Corrado.. Anyone know if that was legit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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