After receiving only 5 minutes of ice time, Ex - Capitals Evgeny Kuznetsov leaves Metallurg’s bench mid-game and watches the rest in street clothes
Evgeny Kuznetsov is already back in turmoil in the KHL.
The 33-year-old centerman is without a point in his last four games and now appears to be in conflict with Metallurg Magnitogorsk’s head coach,
In the five minutes he did play, Kuznetsov recorded nothing on the scoresheet and lost all five faceoffs that he took. He was centering Sergey Tolchinsky and Danil Vovchenko on the team’s second line.
After the game, Razin was asked to comment on Kuznetsov’s sudden, mid-game absence.
“Next question. No comment,” Razin replied per sports.ru’s Daria Romanova, as translated via Google Translate.
The incident also comes after Kuznetsov played just 10:23 of ice time against Avangard Omsk on Monday — two minutes fewer than in any previous game this season. Razin has been brutally honest about Kuznetsov’s performance since he joined the club this fall, after failing to return to the NHL.
“We give power play [time] to those who are ready to play on the power play today,” Razin said after a recent game. “We don’t give them the chance to play on the power play. So far, Evgeny hasn’t satisfied us with his power play.”
He added, “His skating and workload don’t allow him to perform well as a center. I’d like to see him on the wing. But now we have two centers out due to injury, so Evgeny has had to play that position.”
Kuznetsov started the season well, recording five assists in his first four games, but has been silent since. Under his one-year contract with Magnitogorsk, Kuznetsov is set to earn 10 million rubles ($125k). The agreement also includes a bonus of 100 million rubles ($1.25 million) if Kuznetsov finishes among the KHL’s top three scorers.
The 2018 Stanley Cup champion spent the 2024-25 season with SKA St. Petersburg, recording 37 points (12g, 25a) in 39 regular-season games. In the playoffs, he added 3 points (1g, 2a) in 6 games. SKA and Kuznetsov mutually agreed to terminate the remaining three years of his four-year contract in April.
Metallurg’s next game comes on November 3 against the Shanghai Dragons.
Green Bay Packers Legend Brett Favre Wins Fraud Lawsuit After Charity Exploited Sick Kids — Green Bay Protects Its True Champion
Green Bay, WI — Brett Favre has always been defined by compassion and perseverance. From Pro Bowl quarterback to community icon, Favre became the heartbeat of the Green Bay Packers during his legendary career. Yet even with his NFL accolades and Hall of Fame–worthy statistics, Favre insists his greatest victories have been off the field.
As founder of "The HEARTest Yard Foundation," Favre has spent years raising millions to support children and families battling congenital heart disease — inspired by his son, T.J. His foundation has funded hospital wings, family assistance programs, and pediatric research across Wisconsin, earning him the reputation of one of the NFL’s most charitable figures.
That mission came under threat when a partnering charity, supposedly dedicated to children’s cardiac care, was exposed for misusing donations collected in Favre’s name. Funds meant to pay for hospital equipment and family support services were redirected toward personal luxuries and inflated salaries. Favre refused to stay silent.
Auditors revealed that less than half of the donations ever reached the intended hospitals — a devastating betrayal of trust. Determined to protect the children and families he advocates for, Favre filed a lawsuit for misappropriation of charitable funds, demanding that every stolen dollar be restored to its rightful purpose.
The Green Bay Packers organization stood by him from day one — assisting with legal teams, financial records, and public transparency. Their stance was clear: the Packers protect their legends, especially when they fight for others.
The court’s ruling overwhelmingly favored Favre. The fraudulent executives were ordered to pay over $2 million in restitution, banned from nonprofit management for at least a decade, and all recovered funds were redirected to pediatric care programs supported by The HEARTest Yard.
Favre refused any personal compensation, ensuring that every cent returned would directly benefit children and families in need — the same people who shaped his mission and inspired his purpose.
With years of leadership both on the field and in the community, Brett Favre has proven that his legacy isn’t measured in touchdowns — but in the lives he’s changed.
Tonight, Packers fans celebrate more than a courtroom victory. They celebrate a protector — one who never stopped fighting for others, whether against defenders on the field or those who prey on the vulnerable.
Brett Favre remains the heart of the Green Bay Packers — forever rooted in service, forever a champion.
