Evgeny Kuznetsov tested positive for a banned substance at the 2019 World Championship and was subsequently suspended for 4 years from International play, which many assumed would include the 2022 Winter Olympics.
"I have made the decision to accept this penalty. Representing my country has always been so close to my heart and something I take so much pride in. Not being able to put that sweater on for four years is very hard to take. I feel absolutely terrible for letting you down. I realize that the only way I can win you back is to take ownership of my situation and my actions from this point forward.»
Recently news has begun to surface that Kuznetsov's legal team and the Russian management have begun to work with the IIHF to amend Kuznetsov's punishment. It has been shared that Russian Manager and former Capital Ilya Kovalchuk has been working to have see Kuznetsov see a reduction in his disqualification from International competition.
