The Russian Hockey Federation said Wednesday it will try to keep KHL players from leaving for North America and attempt to bring NHL free agents back this summer. Still, it's unlikely that the Olympics alone would be enough to make top Russian players leave the NHL. "I don't think it changes the dynamic of who wants to play in the KHL and who wants to play in the NHL," players' agent Jay Grossman said. While the Russian Hockey Federation is saying it will help legally, it could also get some help from the NHL Players' Association. It's way, way, way premature."

Source: New Zealand Herald April 05, 2017 14:15 UTC