Kuznetsov, 32, was acquired by the Canes on March 8 from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL draft. Washington retained 50% of his salary as a part of the deal.
Playing in 20 regular season games with Carolina, Kuznetsov produced two goals and five assists for a total of seven points. In the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, he had four goals and two assists for a total of six points in 10 games.
The Chelyabinsk, Russia native had one season remaining on his contract, carrying an AAV (average annual value) of $3.9M for the Canes following Washington’s retained salary.
