SKA forward Zakhar Bardakov expressed his intent to return to the NHL despite returning to the KHL after his rookie season with the Colorado Avalanche. His exit was facilitated by a clause in his entry-level deal that allowed him to leave if assigned to the AHL, which Colorado activated. Bardakov views his time in the KHL as a stepping stone for development, aiming to impress and potentially rejoin the Avalanche next season. He is committed to improving his game, with Colorado still holding his NHL rights.
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