Berdin will play in the KHL this season, according to his agent Dan Milstein.
The Russian-born Berdin wants to be closer to home. He never managed a game in the NHL and spent the 2021-22 season with Manitoba of the AHL, where he went 19-10-2 with a 2.40 GAA and .902 save percentage.
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Jets' Mikhail Berdin: Sent to taxi squad
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Berdin was reassigned to the taxi squad Tuesday.
Berdin will serve as emergency depth for the Jets in goal now that Eric Comrie has cleared the COVID-19 protocols. The 23-year-old Berdin did not make his NHL debut during his stint on the active roster.
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Jets' Mikhail Berdin: Back on active roster
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Berdin was promoted from the Jets' taxi squad to the active roster Tuesday.
Eric Comrie is still in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, so look for Berdin to serve as Connor Hellebuyck's backup Tuesday against the Capitals. Berdin has yet to make his first career NHL start.
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Jets' Mikhail Berdin: On taxi squad
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The Jets reassigned Berdin to the taxi squad Friday.
Berdin joined the NHL roster Thursday and was the backup goalie in Detroit. He's yet to appear in a game this season and doesn't figure to unless Connor Hellebuyck or Eric Comrie (COVID-19 protocols) miss substantial time.
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Jets' Mikhail Berdin: Elevated to active roster
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Berdin was promoted to the Jets' active roster Thursday, per Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun.
Berdin will serve as a backup to Connor Hellebuyck whilst Eric Comrie (COVID-19 protocols) is absent. The 23-year-old Berdin has posted a 10-7-0 record with a 2.43 GAA and a .902 save percentage over 17 appearances with AHL Manitoba in 2021-22. The Russian has yet to make his NHL debut and is unlikely to do so during his time with the big club stint unless Hellebuyck is unable to play.
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Jets' Mikhail Berdin: Added to taxi squad
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Berdin was promoted to the taxi squad Thursday.
With the Jets heading out on a five-game road trip, Berdin will provide some much-needed emergency depth in case something happens to either Connor Hellebuyck or Eric Comrie. While Berdin will likely be a frequent addition to the taxi squad throughout the season, he is unlikely to get onto the ice for Winnipeg.
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Jets' Mikhail Berdin: Dropped to minors
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Berdin was demoted to AHL Manitoba on Tuesday.
This likely won't be Berdin's last stint on the taxi squad this season, especially with the Jets' five-game road trip on the horizon, starting with Thursday's clash with Detroit. Even if Berdin does get brought back up, he figures to remain the third option behind both Connor Hellebuyck and Eric Comrie.
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Jets' Mikhail Berdin: Joins taxi squad
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The Jets recalled Berdin from AHL Manitoba to the taxi squad Sunday.
Berdin spent a few days on the NHL roster in November but still hasn't made his NHL debut. The goalie has a 2.58 GAA and .896 save percentage in the AHL this season, numbers which suggest he'd only play for the Jets on an emergency basis.
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Jets' Mikhail Berdin: Back with big club
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Berdin was recalled by the Jets on Thursday.
Berdin may need to be on hand for Friday's matchup with the Blackhawks if Connor Hellebuyck (personal) is still unavailable. The 23-year-old Berdin has yet to make his NHL debut.
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Jets' Mikhail Berdin: Returned to minor-league affiliate
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Berdin was reassigned to AHL Manitoba on Wednesday.
Connor Hellebuyck (personal) will almost certainly return to action Friday versus Chicago, so the Jets are no longer in need of Berdin's services. Berdin will likely remain in the AHL for the foreseeable future.
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Jets' Mikhail Berdin: Starting preseason contest
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Berdin will start between the pipes on the road in Sunday's preseason clash with the Canucks, Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet reports.
Berdin will be making his preseason debut Sunday. The 23-year-old netminder went 13-11-5 while posting a 2.89 GAA and an .897 save percentage in 30 appearances with AHL Manitoba last season.
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Jets' Mikhail Berdin: Sent down Tuesday
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Berdin was reassigned to AHL Manitoba on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Berdin remains the No. 4 goalie on the Jets' organizational depth chart. The 23-year-old shouldn't be expected to make his NHL debut any time soon.
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Jets' Mikhail Berdin: Joins taxi squad
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Berdin was added to the taxi squad Monday, CapFriendly reports.
With Eric Comrie added to the active roster for Monday's game against Vancouver, Berdin was promoted to the taxi squad to serve as an insurance body. The 23-year-old netminder owns an .899 save percentage and a 2.78 GAA through 27 AHL games this season.
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Jets' Mikhail Berdin: Promoted to taxi squad
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Berdin was promoted to Winnipeg's taxi squad Friday.
Berdin will switch spots with Eric Comrie, who was sent to the minors in a corresponding move. Berdin will likely return to AHL Manitoba after Saturday's matchup with the Maple Leafs.
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Jets' Mikhail Berdin: Down to minors
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Berdin was demoted to AHL Manitoba on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Berdin didn't suit up for game action while with the Jets, remaining on the taxi squad for the duration of his NHL stay. In 14 games with Manitoba this season, the Russian netminder has posted a 2.88 GAA and .909 save percentage while going 6-6-2.
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Jets' Mikhail Berdin: Joins taxi squad
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Berdin was promoted to the taxi squad from AHL Manitoba on Saturday, per CapFriendly.
This is likely a temporary promotion for Berdin. The Jets' usual third-string goalie is Anton Forsberg, and there's no knowledge of any injuries to anyone ahead of Berdin on the depth chart.
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Jets' Mikhail Berdin: Sent to minor-league affiliate
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Winnipeg assigned Berdin to AHL Manitoba on Saturday.
The Jets added Anton Forsberg (COVID-19 protocols) to the active roster in a corresponding move, so they're no longer in need of Berdin's services as an emergency option in goal. The 22-year-old Russian will likely spend most of the 2020-21 campaign in the minors.
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Jets' Mikhail Berdin: Loaned to KHL club
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Berdin will start the 2020-21 campaign on loan with SKA St. Petersburg.
Berdin went 20-21-1 in 42 appearances for AHL Manitoba this season, posting a .910 save percentage and 2.89 GAA. If the Jets decide to part ways with Laurent Brossoit in free agency, it will likely be between Berdin and Eric Comrie for the backup job behind Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck.
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Jets' Mikhail Berdin: Will play in Young Stars Classic
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Berdin will take part in the Young Stars Classic for the Jets.
A strong performance in the youth tournament by Berdin -- combined with the fact that restricted free agent Eric Comrie remains unsigned -- could earn the 20-year-old the starting job with AHL Manitoba. If he struggles, however, the organization may have to consider bringing in an outside netminder to help stabilize the minor-league goaltending situation.
