Radulov in Breach of Contract, According to IIHF

According to tsn.ca and files from the tennesseean.com, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has found Alexander Radulov in breach of his contract with the Nashville Predators. However, he will not be suspended by the Federation. Over the summer, Radulov signed a three-year contract with Salavat Yulayev Ufa of the Kontinental Hockey League with one year still remaining on his current contract with the Predators. The KHL claimed the move was legal because at the time, there was no transfer agreement in place between the NHL, IIHF, and KHL. The KHL has agreed to have the Radulov case settled through binding arbitration, though they want the hearing held in Russia. The NHL has accepted arbitration in the matter, but had requested it take place in Switzerland, the home of the IIHF. The KHL has yet to respond to the NHL's request. As I mentioned before, Radulov's sole reason for defecting to the KHL appears to be monetary. He is the latest player to fall to the greed of an expensive, lavish contract. The longer he defies the NHL, the less likely he will be greeted back warmly by the Predators and their fans.