Alexander Radulov's KHL rights have reportedly been moved to CSKA Moscow from Salavat Yulaev. He's likely to get a lucrative offer from overseas to return to the KHL ranks. The Nashville Predators announced their intention to part ways with the talented Russian earlier this month. If Radulov wants to continue playing in North America then the Predators are willing to trade his NHL rights to another club, but if they are unsuccessful or he wants to return to the KHL then they won't stand in his way.

The New York Rangers interest in restricted free agent to be Alexander Radulov may be waning. The Rangers would need to trade for the enigmatic Russian but could go in another direction as they could also be interested in the likes of Rick Nash, Bobby Ryan or perhaps even unrestricted free agent Zach Parise. While they would have to give up a lot to get Nash or Ryan, Radulov could come at a much cheaper price, while Parise would cost nothing but money unless the Rangers deal for him before the July 1 deadline, in which case they would give up a late round pick. Stay tuned.

The Detroit Red Wings aren't a likely destination for Alexander Radulov. The Detroit Red Wings have plenty of cap space and are looking to make some significant additions over the summer. Radulov is certainly capable of providing an offensive boost and the Nashville Predators don't want him anymore. However, Radulov also comes with baggage and he's seen as a risky player for on and off the ice reasons. With that in mind, Detroit is expected to pass on him.

The Nashville Predators will not bring back Alexander Radulov for the 2012-13 season and will look to trade his rights to another NHL team. GM David Poile said if the team cannot deal him then they will allow him to return to the KHL to play in Russia. "The best way to characterize it is it's time to not pursue Rad anymore," Poile said. "If he wants to play in the KHL, that's fine. If he wants to play with another NHL team, I'd be willing to trade his rights." Radulov is scheduled to become a restricted free agent on July 1. He returned to the Predators near the end of the regular season after playing four years in Russia. He notched three goals and four assists in nine games and posted another six points in eight playoff contests.

KHL team CSKA will be just as big a competitor for Alexander Radulov's services as any NHL team. Radulov is a restricted free agent, but it's difficult to imagine the Nashville Predators bringing him back. Instead, it'll likely come down to trading his rights to another NHL team or him going back overseas.

The Rangers have allegedly contacted the Predators about acquiring talented but enigmatic winger Alexander Radulov. With sniper Marian Gaborik likely to miss the first few months of the season due to shoulder surgery, the Rangers are looking for a dynamic scorer. Radulov certainly fits the bill. The Russian winger is a group II free agent who has a lucrative offer to return to Russia to play in the KHL. However, if a deal can be worked out between the Rangers and Preds, New York has the money and cache to lure Radulov to the Big Apple. Stay tuned.

According to Nashville GM David Poile, Alexander Radulov's knee injury was a meniscus issue that was expected to be operated on in Germany. The procedure is projected to be minor. Radulov will be seeking a new contract this summer and despite his turbulent playoffs with Nashville, the club will probably be looking to keep him in the fold. Stay tuned for more as the off-season progresses.

The KHL instated a new rule in which one "returning Russian NHL player" won't count against a given team's salary cap. National team coaches must deem a given player "worthy" before earning such an exclusion. Slava Malamud reports that it will give richer KHL teams the opportunity to spend big on free agents such as Alexander Radulov and Alexander Semin.

Alexander Radulov said on Wednesday that he had a knee injury this season. Radulov has a crack in his knee that will likely require off-season surgery. "I got an offer to go to World Championships, but ... I just want to get healthy first because I don't have a contract," Radulov said. "It's a difficult situation. . I just want to get healthy and go from there ... get stronger, work on my game, just be better, you know? It was (all) season. It wasn't bad pain, but I could feel it. It doesn't bother my game... It's all fine." Radulov is without a contract and while he could return to Russia where he had played the last four seasons, he should sign in the NHL and likely with the Predators. Stay tuned as the Predators will be a much better team with his offensive flair.

Predators GM David Poile said part of the reason for Nashville's elimination was the team suspensions of Alexander Radulov and Andrei Kostitsyn for Game 3. "It's a piece of it," Poile said. "When you add up all things, you can probably come to some ending that this is why we are where we are." Radulov and Kostitsyn created a distraction by reportedly violating curfew. Radulov is a restricted free agent, but it's not clear if he'll be back in Nashville next season.