Russian forward Nikita Gusev is trying to secure an early release from his KHL contract to sign with the Golden Knights for the postseason, according to multiple reports.
Hearing Nikita Gusev is on his way to Vegas to join #GoldenKnights for the playoffs
Gusev posted 82 points in 62 games for SKA St. Petersburg, which was eliminated from the Gagarin Cup playoffs in the conference finals this week. The 26-year-old’s contract with the Russian club runs through the end of the month.
JP Barry, CAA Sports, and Gusev’s Russian representatives are working on his release from SKA.