It looks like a return to the NHL isn’t happening for Alexander Radulov, after all. A few months after confirming his desire to return for the 2016-17 season, the Russian forward was not able to get a deal done with an NHL club according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, and has signed a KHL deal instead. It was believed that the Colorado Avalanche were the top contenders to sign Radulov, 29, as he has QMJHL ties with head coach Patrick Roy. - See more at: http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/alexander-radulov-wont-return-nhl-signs-khl-deal/