NHL free agency starts on July 1, but that hasn’t stopped teams from looking overseas to pick-up some NHL-calibre talent. Some players from the KHL have already signed with NHL teams for the 2015-16 season. In fact there have been more than usual overseas signings this year. The price of the Russian ruble, growing popularity of the NHL, and maybe even the upcoming World Cup of Hockey have something to do with it.
Let’s take a look at some KHL players who have signed with or are likely going to sign with NHL teams this offseason.
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