The Nashville Predators may have missed out on their college player but found their left winger.

Unconfirmed reports out of Bridgestone Arena and the Predators offices this morning are reporting that the Preds have re-signed ex-Predator Alexander Radulov. They expect to have him in time to finish out the season and into the upcoming playoffs.

Radulov’s team CSKA Moskow was eliminated from the KHL Playoffs this week by SKA St. Petersburg and his contract with CSKA finished at season’s end. There have been rumors recently that he was intent on coming back to the NHL both for the pursuit of a Stanley Cup and with the falling Russian economy. His contract was worth $9.5 million US dollars when it was signed four years ago, but now those 300 million rubles are worth a little more than half that.

This tweet from Andi Duroux a couple of days ago foretold the reunion in advance:

Many of you have seen this, but it’s an interesting look at Alex Radulov and a possible NHL return. https://t.co/vLXsHlS1u0 — Andi Duroux (@andidee15) March 29, 2016

Since returning to the KHL once again, Radulov has posted 173 points in 128 games for CSKA He finished in the top three in scoring in both 2012-13 and 2014-15 and this year finished second in the KHL with 65 points in 53 games. For the Predators, he has 102 points in 154 regular season games as well as 14 points in 18 playoff appearances.

You see, I’m not so young. (I’m) not 20 years old, and it is possible that I will have last chance to compete for the Stanley Cup. If it is a great option in a team that will fight for the title, then why not? Belief me, I choose what’s best for me and myself. I’ve been waiting for the opportunity to be free, with no obligations to some club, to determine their own fate himself. I come, but I can not guarantee anything.

some Russian Newspaper explains Radulov’s thoughts:

That somewhat confusing, badly translated quote pretty much answers everything. At least, we think it does. One thing we do know: This entire story is phony. Happy April Fools day from all of us at PredLines!

The Preds will do just fine with the team they have and all of the chemistry and momentum building into the playoffs. We don’t need anyone from Harvard or Russia to compete for the ultimate prize, Lord Stanley’s Cup. Be sure to pass this article on to your friends today!