The NHL Banned Him. The KHL Gave Him a Contract

Healthy Scratch members saw this one before anyone else. Early access to every video, $2.99/month:    / @skates_scars   Join Our Newsletter for a FREE Chapter of our book: https://sportsandscars.kit.com/newsle... In "The NHL Banned Him. The KHL Gave Him a Contract," we examine the controversial career of Slava Voynov, the Russian defenseman whose time in the NHL ended in disgrace before he found another opportunity overseas. Voynov helped the Los Angeles Kings win back to back Stanley Cups and looked like a defenseman who could remain a key part of the franchise for years. Then, in 2014, a case changed everything. He was suspended by the NHL, served jail time after pleading no contest to a misdemeanor charge, and was eventually deported to Russia. The NHL career was over, but Voynov's hockey career wasn't. He returned to professional hockey in Russia, eventually joining the KHL and later representing his country internationally. His return raised difficult questions about accountability, second chances, and how different leagues respond when a star player becomes embroiled in a serious controversy. The NHL moved on without him. Russian hockey opened another door. Sports & Scars Network Football & Scars:    / @football_scars_official   Baseball & Scars:    / @baseball_scars   📬 Business inquiries: hello@sportsandscars.com 👇 Comment below: Should a player banned from the NHL ever get another chance in a major professional league? 👍 Like the video for a closer look at one of the most controversial careers in modern hockey. 🔔 Subscribe because winning two Stanley Cups doesn't mean the consequences disappear when the final buzzer sounds, bud. #SlavaVoynov #NHL #KHL #LosAngelesKings