On the Forecheck, a Nashville Predators community

Multiple reports have confirmed that Alexander Radulov has signed a contract extension with Salavat Yulaev of the KHL, but why was it signed two months ago and kept quiet until now?

It's difficult to tell whether Kirill Petrov can become an Islander in 2010-11 when he still has two years on his KHL deal. But maybe the case of Alexander Avtsin provides hope.