The key facts

  • Kuznetsov wrote on Telegram: “Soon there will be a million news stories about me again…,” without specifying what it was about
  • Sibir terminated his contract on October 2 without paying compensation
  • This season, the forward played eight games for the club and recorded four points

A mysterious post after leaving Sibir

Russian hockey player Evgeny Kuznetsov published a message on his Telegram channel saying, “Soon there will be a million news stories about me again…,” without explaining what exactly he meant, reports Gazeta.Ru. So far, no announcement has come from the player himself, and the publication says nothing about the content of the possible news.

Context: contract termination and the loss of his father

The post appeared against the backdrop of recent changes in the 34-year-old forward’s career. On October 2, Sibir terminated his contract without compensation; according to the outlet, the reason was the health condition of the athlete’s father, who died on October 18. This season, Kuznetsov managed to play eight games for the Novosibirsk club and record four points — two goals and two assists.

Last season

Last season, Kuznetsov played for Metallurg Magnitogorsk and Salavat Yulaev, which he joined in January 2026. In the KHL regular championship, he played 19 games and recorded 18 points (6 goals and 12 assists), and in the playoffs he added two points in seven games.

What is known and what is not

The content of the promised “million news stories” remains unknown: neither the hockey player himself nor the cited publications reveal whether it concerns a continuation of his career or something else. The material is based on a report from one outlet and the player’s post; there is no confirmation from the clubs or other sources in the available materials.