You know those scenarios that are concluded with what if this, or what if that? Well that is precisely the story of Vladimir Tkachev. Originally, the LA Kings signed Vladimir Tkachev and he was seen as a positive step towards the future. Both fans and the LA front office had high hopes for him after a fantastic season in the AHL and were excited to see him earn a permanent spot in the NHL. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/LAKings/status/1447059210341007361'> </a></blockquote></div> However, things took an unexpected turn when Avangard Omsk, a team in the KHL, made a generous offer that Tkachev simply couldn't refuse. He chose to return to his homeland to play for them instead. Now there seems to be another plot twist in the story that is Vladimir Tkachev. With his contract coming to an end, and an extension on the table, he is not happy with what is being offered and is now seeking a return to the NHL, as per his agent. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/BabayevShumi/status/1646912561978253313'> </a></blockquote></div> Tkachev had a fantastic season in Russia this year recording 59 pts in 64 GP. Who will win the race to sign him? As seen on - <a href='https://www.markerzone.com/news/index.php?no=228108' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>KHL STAR TO MAKE TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO THE NHL</a>