If Evgeny Kuznetsov isn't planning to join the Washington Capitals soon, he's got some explaining to do.Kuznetsov, one of the top prospects playing outside North American and the Caps' first-round draft pick in 2010, tweeted on Monday that he's leaving Ru sia for the NHL.(Between this and , it's been a pretty big Olympic Sandy Koufax Jersey break for Caps fans.)The Google translation (and apologies for the incompletene s): "Unfortunately, not long from now I live in a new apartment! Because very soon I leave Julio Urias Jersey Ru sia ...."Presumably, that'll happen after the KHL playoffs, a suming Kuznetsov's team doesn't fall apart over its last four games of the regular season.Kuznetsov, a 21-year-old forward, had 44 points in 51 games last season (19G, 21A) for Chelyabinsk Traktor. He's struggled a bit with his follow-up, but the reasons for Max Muncy Jersey that are good enough. earlier this winter and summed the situation up thusly:Kuznetsov was plagued by injuries in the first half of his season, mi sing more than two months. Despite having a few strong outings, he hasn't contributed steadily and has allegedly been playing through some of the persistent ailments. Kuznetsov's injuries and inconsistent play cost him a slot on the Ru sian Olympic team. He's set to join the Caps later this season.He was even more direct Walker Buehler Jersey about his plan in an interaction with a fan:It should be noted that this isn't much of a surprise; Kuznetsov was yelled at earlier this season for tweeting about his visa application, and Caps coach Adam Oates, while in Ru sia this past fall, watched him play.Hes anxious. He wants to test himself with the best, is what he said, which is a huge compliment, . Obviously hes thought about it, because hes well taken care of over there and he wants to see what he can do in our hockey.And the Caps certainly could A. J. Pollock Jersey use him; their 102 even-strength goals are 20th in the NHL. Overall, they've got 163, 40 of which belong to Alex Ovechkin.