MOSCOW, Jul 11 Russian striker Evgeny Svechnikov did not receive a qualifying offer from » Winnipeg Jets,” according to the National Hockey League (NHL) club website. A total of eight club players received a qualifying offer. In addition to Svechnikov, defender Marcus Phillips has become an unrestricted free agent who can negotiate with other clubs. Svechnikov, 25, is the older brother of Andrey Svechnikov of the Carolina Hurricanes. On account of his 113 NHL games, in which he scored 31 points (12 goals + 19 assists). He was selected 19th overall in the 2015 draft by Detroit. In Russia, Svechnikov played for Kazan's Ak Bars.
