Why is Emelin a problem?
He's done nothing wrong except negotiate an out clause in his contract. The reason for wanting the out clause is simple.
He can make anywhere from $300,000 - $800,000 playing in the KHL (tax free). In the AHL he's gonna make $80-100,000, tax free.
Careers are short, and he wants to get paid while he can, and not toil in the AHL for 1/5th - 1/10th the Money he could get in Russia.
I have no issue with Emelin's out clause. Every single one of us would do the same if there was a job waiting for us at 5-10x the pay, and closer to home.