In a surprising move, Nikita Yevseyev, a prospect for the Edmonton Oilers, is taking legal action to end his current contract in the KHL.
Yevseyev, a 6th-round pick in the 2022 draft, played in both the KHL and the VHL this season, accumulating 9 points in 40 total games. If the lawsuit succeeds, Yevseyev might continue his career in Russia with a different team or make an earlier move to North America than expected.