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Although Slovak hockey player Samuel Kňažko has signed a three-year rookie contract with Columbus Blue Jackets, it is not yet clear whether he will continue in Finland or move overseas. Two months ago, the young 18-year-old defender also signed a contract with TPS Turku.
Priestess has been playing hockey in Finland for three years, but after signing a contract with an overseas team, the situation has changed. “I practically don’t care where I play. Since I signed a contract with TPS, they may prefer to stay in Finland, which I don’t mind. They have my future in their hands. I believe that they will make a good decision and burn it as best they can, “ said in an interview with hockeyslovakia.sk.
Columbus chose the young defender in the draft last year in the third round and at the last World Championships in Riga he took the lead of the “blue coats” with great performances. “I also thought it might come, but Columbus has rights to me four years after the draft. This means that for four years they could keep me in suspense with offering a contract. And they only held for less than a year, which is great. I’m very glad they finally offered it to me, “ added Kňažko.
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The NHL team called Kňažek a few days after their arrival from Riga. “They contacted me shortly after the championship. An agent came to see me and wanted to meet. I had no idea what it was all about. I thought we would debate the evaluation of the season and developments in the new. An hour later, he presented a contract with Columbus to me and said we had it. I was out. I didn’t know what he meant. Suddenly I noticed my name on paper, saw the NHL logo, and finished. I’m very happy about that. “
After signing the contract, he was also contacted by Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen. “He congratulated me and wished me good luck to keep fighting. He added words of praise for his performances at the World Championships. He said he would talk to the Blue Jackets scout team about what to do next. In a week or two, I should find out where I’m going to play next season. ” stated Priestess.
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