Nashville Predators winger Alexander Radulov plays in an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn. March 27, 2007. Radulov's seemingly return to the NHL is causing almost as much controversy as his departure. A number of NHL general managers voiced their displeasure during Tuesday's meeting after the league announced that the Russian forward is free to join the Nashville Predators without having to clear waivers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Mark HumphreyMark Humphrey/The Associated Press
Globe hockey columnist Eric Duhatschek and Maple Leafs beat reporter James Mirtle on Alex Radulov's controversial return to the NHL, the rule tweaks that came out of the GM meetings and Sidney Crosby's big night on Broadway.