Could the Wild Look Abroad for Roster Help? Mark Bowie | February 21, 2017 We are now well into the NHL’s salary cap era where each of the 30 (soon to be 31) teams are constantly working on their own secret blueprints as they…
5 Russians the Blackhawks Should Watch Todd Moritz | February 12, 2017 Artemi Panarin is one of the latest stars from Russia that has come over to the NHL to make a big splash. While Panarin may be the most recent for…
Former Oilers Thriving in KHL Shane Sander | February 6, 2017 The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) is home to some of the best talents outside of North America. With their recent expansion across Europe and into Asia, the league is arguably…
Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov Sets KHL Record Dustin Nelson | January 26, 2017 Have yourself a year, Kirill Kaprizov. It’s been a remarkable run for the Minnesota Wild’s 2015 draft pick. From international to domestic play, he’s been setting records and making fans…
KHL Announces 2017 All-Star Game Rosters Alessandro Seren Rosso | January 8, 2017 The KHL recently announced the 2017 All-Star Game rosters through the event’s official website. The All-Star Game will be different from previous editions. Events will be spread out starting from…
Nikita Nikitin Signs Deal in the KHL Alessandro Seren Rosso | September 16, 2016 Former St. Louis Blues, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Edmonton Oilers defenseman Nikita Nikitin has signed a one-year deal with Avangard Omsk of the KHL, the team announced today. Avangard Omsk…
KHL Team Negotiated With Nichushkin Alessandro Seren Rosso | September 9, 2016 Dallas Stars restricted free-agent Valeri Nichushkin has negotiated with his former KHL team, Traktor Chelyabinsk, about potentially signing a contract with the team. Traktor, however, do not hold KHL rights…
Carlo Colaiacovo Headed to KHL: Report Alessandro Seren Rosso | September 8, 2016 According to rsport.ru, former Buffalo Sabres defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo is headed to the KHL, where he will sign a contract with either Ak Bars Kazan or Sibir Novosibirsk. Both teams…
CSKA Moscow Inks J.T. Barnett Alessandro Seren Rosso | September 2, 2016 As announced on the team’s official website, in a somewhat surprising transaction, CSKA Moscow signed American forward J.T. Barnett. A native of Scottsdale, AZ, Barnett played for four clubs during…
Pavel Datsyuk Scores First KHL Goal Alessandro Seren Rosso | August 26, 2016 During his second KHL game, former Stanley Cup champion and Detroit Red Wings legend Pavel Datsyuk scored his first goal in the league. In the game against Salavat Yulaev Ufa,…
THW’s List of Prospects Playing in the KHL This Season Alessandro Seren Rosso | August 22, 2016 In the 2016-17 season, a total of 4138 prospects will skate in the KHL (or in their affiliate teams in the VHL or MHL), up from last year’s 26. A few…
KHL GM Says Vladimir Sobotka Staying in KHL, Blues GM Says Otherwise Dustin L. Nelson | August 20, 2016 Victor Shalaev, general manager of Avangard Omsk, told the Russian sport-express.ru that Vladimir Sobotka will be staying in the KHL, according to Igor Eronko. “Sobotka will join us as soon…