The KHL is the second best professional hockey league in the world. The competition is high quality, and the talent level is top tier. While it isn’t in the same echelon as the NHL, many of their players have NHL-caliber talent.
Several players have made the jump and found themselves to be very successful. Artemi Panarin is now one of the NHL’s best players. The Rangers’ own Pavel Buchnevich is making a name for himself. Ex KHL superstar Vadim Shipachyov is bringing his talents to Las Vegas this upcoming season.
The style of play is different in some ways; the larger ice surface allows for more creative puck plays and fast paced hockey.