Avalanche's Zakhar Bardakov: Signs entry-level deal

Bardakov signed a one-year, entry-level contract with Colorado on Sunday.

Bardako could join AHL Colorado on an amateur tryout for the Calder Cup Playoffs because his contract begins in 2025-26. He had 17 goals and 35 points in 53 regular-season games for KHL SKA St. Petersburg in 2024-25 before adding one goal and one assist in six playoff outings.