It appears the thawing-out process is well under way. A source told ESPN.com on Saturday [the NHL and KHL] are on the verge of signing a memorandum of understanding that would help avoid conflict in the areas of signed contracts and are already exchanging detailed information on respective player contracts in each league.
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Pierre LeBrun's column also includes talk of two exhibition games between Phoenix and Carolina and KHL teams.
Confession: This is stuff I didn't think was possible, and it may be a good sign for hopes of getting
Kiril Petrov in the Islanders system.
