Former Avs All-Star Wipes KHL Deal To Chase NHL Return

A former Avalanche All-Star is making a loud bet on himself by terminating his KHL deal and reopening the door to the NHL. Moves like this do not happen quietly, because every front office knows a player has to be convinced the gamble is worth it before he walks away from security. The timing suggests he thinks there is still a lane back, even if the map is a little crowded. Now the league gets to decide whether the comeback pitch sounds like nostalgia or a real roster answer.