Report: Shipachyov heading back to Russia, contract with Vegas to be terminated
Vadim Shipachyov's time as a Golden Knight was short-lived, as he is reportedly heading back to Russia. His contract will be terminated after the unconditional waiver process, according to Sportsnet's Eric Engels.
Shipachyov signed a two-year, $9-million contract with the Golden Knights on May 4, and was expected to be one of their key offensive producers after finishing third in KHL scoring with 76 points a year ago.
It didn't materialize, as Shipachyov played in just three games for the Knights, averaging just over 10 minutes of ice time.
After starting the year with AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves, he was sent back down after three games, placed on the trade block, and then suspended by the team for failing to report back to the AHL.
Vegas is the talk of the NHL with an 8-1 record, but the failed experiment with Shipachyov has to sting a bit.
With bonuses considered, the Golden Knights will have paid Vadim Shipachyov ~$2.35 million USD for his 32 minute NHL career ($74,000/minute)
— Jeff Veillette (@JeffVeillette) October 30, 2017