David Poile: Radulov is about to return to Nashville Predators

Nashville Predators General Manager David Poile said that Salavat Yulaev forward Alexander Radulov is close to return to the NHL.

Poile had met with his representatives during the NHL draft. The conversation left him more optimistic — although not completely convinced — that the Predators’ 2004 first-round draft pick (15th overall) eventually will make his way back to the franchise and the NHL.

«Radulov’s come back is becoming more likely. I think we’ll be talking about next year», said Poile to the Nashville City Paper.

The double world champion and Gagarin Cup 2011 winner scored 191 (66+125) points in 160 regular season games and 37 (11+26) points in 41 play off matches during three seasons in the KHL.