The KHL are facing another major problem!
Another tough pill to swallow for the KHL as their reputation is slowly decreasing.
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According to Sport.SK, KHL club HC Slovan Bratislava has not been paying its players which is another tough blow for the struggling KHL.
Bratislava's roster include some name that sounds familiar like Jonathan Cheechoo and Kyle Chipchura who both played in the NHL a few years ago. Former first round pick Justin Pogge is also a part of Bratislava HC.
Unfortunately for the KHL, it's not the first time one of their teams aren't able to pay its players. In 2014-2015 the same thing happened to the Medvescak Zagreb, the player finally filed a grievance with the league.
The National Post discussed how the NHL are lurring more players because of the KHL's struggles:
"If anything, the reverse is happening. KHL teams are folding. Sponsorships are drying up. And because of a ruble that is now worth .65 cents on the U.S. dollar, players are no longer making the kind of money that they once were. There is still the threat of players going back to the KHL. But often it involves bubble players, like Valeri Nichushkin, who retreated back to Russia after scoring 29 points in 79 games last season. If you are able to play in the NHL, chances are that you are in the league already — or will be once your contract ends."
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