The Ducks waived Volkov unconditionally for purposes of contract termination Monday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
Volkov scored eight points in 18 games with Anaheim last season but couldn't crack the NHL lineup this season and was waived in early October. Once he clears waivers he'll be free to sign anywhere in the league but it's possible he considers going back to his home country of Russia.
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Ducks' Alexander Volkov: Lands on waivers
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Volkov was waived by the Ducks on Wednesday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.
Volkov produced a solid eight points in 18 games after he was traded from the Lightning last year, but it appears he'll begin 2021-22 with AHL San Diego. The 24-year-old should be a top candidate for a call-up if injuries arise among the Ducks' forwards, assuming he passes through waivers unclaimed.
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Ducks' Alexander Volkov: Inks one-year extension
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Volkov has signed a one-year contract extension with Anaheim, per his agent Dan Milstein.
Volkov appeared in 37 games split between the Lightning and the Ducks last season, picking up seven goals and 13 points while averaging 11:39 of ice time per contest. The 23-year-old winger will likely continue to fill a middle-six role for Anaheim in 2021-22.
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Ducks' Alexander Volkov: Chips in with helper
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Volkov notched an assist in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Wild.
Volkov helped out on a Derek Grant goal in the third period, which tied the game at 3-3. The 23-year-old Volkov is up to 13 points in 36 contests this season. Eight of those points have come in 17 appearances with the Ducks after he was traded from the Lightning in March.
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Ducks' Alexander Volkov: Records assist Wednesday
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Volkov posted an assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Kings.
Volkov continues to find success with the Ducks. The 23-year-old winger has seven points in 13 games with his new team. For the season, he's at 12 points, 31 shots on net, 36 hits and a plus-2 rating in 32 contests between the Ducks and the Lightning. The Russian forward has mainly logged middle-six minutes in Anaheim, although he got a look on the top line Wednesday.
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Ducks' Alexander Volkov: Gathers helper in loss
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Volkov notched an assist and two hits in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Golden Knights.
Volkov picked up the secondary helper on Sam Steel's third-period tally. Through 30 games this season, Volkov has 11 points, 31 shots on net and 36 hits. He's earned six points in 11 outings since he was traded from the Lightning to the Ducks -- the Russian winger has enjoyed middle-six usage with his new team.
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Ducks' Alexander Volkov: Another multi-point outing
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Volkov scored a goal and dished an assist in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Sharks.
Volkov assisted on a Derek Grant goal in the second period, then scored one of his own later in the frame. The 23-year-old Volkov has four tallies and an assist in seven games since he was traded from the Lightning to the Ducks. He's at 10 points, 28 shots on net, 32 hits and a plus-5 rating through 26 contests overall, but he's been put in more of a position to succeed in Anaheim.
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Ducks' Alexander Volkov: Pots pair of goals
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Volkov scored twice in Monday's 4-0 win over the Sharks.
Volkov's goals came 4:07 apart in the first period as the Ducks raced out to a 3-0 lead. The 23-year-old winger has scored three times in six games since he joined the Ducks via trade from the Lightning. In 25 contests overall, he has eight points, 27 shots on net, 31 hits and a plus-3 rating.
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Ducks' Alexander Volkov: Scores in Anaheim debut
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Volkov netted a goal on two shots and added four hits in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Coyotes.
Volkov opened the scoring at 16:06 of the first period in his Ducks debut. The 23-year-old forward is up to six points in 20 contests split between the Ducks and the Lightning this year. He saw third-line usage Friday, but Volkov will likely be given plenty of chances to push into a top-six role if he can pile up points with his new team.
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Ducks' Alexander Volkov: Activated from non-roster list
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Volkov (COVID-19 protocol) was taken off the non-roster list and placed on the active roster Thursday, per CapFriendly.
This move bodes well for Volkov making his Ducks debut Friday versus the Coyotes. He'll likely be limited to bottom-six work initially. The Russian forward had five points in 19 games with the Lightning before he was traded to the Ducks on March 24.
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Ducks' Alexander Volkov: Traded to Ducks
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Volkov was traded to the Ducks on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. Antoine Morand and a seventh-round pick in 2023 were sent back to the Lightning.
Volkov has five points in 19 games this season, but he's been displaced from the Lightning's lineup by Ross Colton. Once Volkov's quarantine has been completed in Anaheim, he'll likely compete for a bottom-six role with the Ducks.
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Lightning's Alexander Volkov: Secures one-year deal
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Volkov agreed to terms on a one-year, $700,000 contract with Tampa Bay on Wednesday, per agent Dan Milstein.
The fact that Volkov's contract is one-way in nature is perhaps the most intriguing aspect considering the Lightning are already significantly over the cap and still need to lock up restricted free agent Anthony Cirelli before the start of training camp on Jan. 3. The Lightning's recent spending spree could be an indication Nikita Kucherov (hip) will start the season on long-term injured reserve which may open up a spot in the lineup for Volkov as a bottom-six option.
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Lightning's Alexander Volkov: Ready for Phase 2 sessions
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Volkov has cleared the two-week quarantine period for overseas arrivals and can begin joining the Lightning at their Phase 2 workouts, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Volkov logged nine games for Tampa Bay this season, in which he recorded one assist, seven shots and 10 hits while averaging 10:16 of ice time. The 22-year-old winger spent the bulk of the year playing with AHL Syracuse, where he tallied 30 points in 46 contests, his first time failing to reach the 40-point mark in three minor-league campaigns.
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Lightning's Alexander Volkov: Sent back to minors
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Volkov was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Friday.
Volkov managed one shot, two hits and a minus-1 rating in 10:43 of ice time versus Edmonton on Thursday. The winger heading back to the minors likely means at least one of Anthony Cirelli (lower body), Nikita Kucherov (lower body) or Steven Stamkos (lower body) will be available against the Flyers on Saturday.
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Lightning's Alexander Volkov: Brought up from minors
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The Lightning recalled Volkov from AHL Syracuse on Wednesday.
With Anthony Cirelli, Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos all dealing with lower-body injuries, Volkov is being brought up for depth ahead of Thursday's matchup versus the Oilers. The 22-year-old Volkov is having an impressive AHL season with 24 points through 35 games.
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Lightning's Alexander Volkov: Shipped down to minors
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Volkov was demoted to AHL Syracuse on Friday.
Volkov's reassignment could be an indication that Patrick Maroon (undisclosed) will be available for Friday's matchup with Winnipeg. In eight NHL contests this season, the 22-year-old notched one assist, six shots and eight hits while averaging 10:12 of ice time.
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Lightning's Alexander Volkov: Back with big club
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The Lightning recalled Volkov from AHL Syracuse on Friday.
Volkov will join the club for the upcoming two-game road trip this weekend and could draw in for the fifth time this season if either Ondrej Palat (undisclosed) or Patrick Maroon (undisclosed) can't play Saturday. However, Volkov shouldn't serve as much more than a DFS flier at this point.
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Lightning's Alexander Volkov: Sent down to minors
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Volkov was dropped down to AHL Syracuse on Monday.
Volkov saw action in four games while up with the big club, in which he notched three shots, five hits and a minus-5 rating while averaging 11:57 of ice time. The Lightning are off until Thursday's matchup with the Rangers, while the Crunch play Monday and Wednesday, so Volkov could find his way back to Tampa Bay after suiting up in a couple minor-league contests.
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Lightning's Alexander Volkov: Making NHL debut with big dogs
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Volkov will make his NHL debut Wednesday against the Devils, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Volkov was called up after the injury to Patrick Maroon (upper body), and the 22-year-old will immediately enter a role with a couple of the best players in hockey. He has a solid track record in the AHL with back-to-back, 20-goal seasons, but it's far from anything special. However, he'll look to make the most of his opportunity Wednesday.
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Lightning's Alexander Volkov: Recalled to big club
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Volkov has been recalled from the AHL, reports the Tampa Bay Times.
Volkov was one of the best players cut in the preseason. He has already put up three points in three games with AHL Syracuse and is needed to offset injuries to Anthony Cirelli and Pat Maroon. Volkov may be asked to suit up in Maroon's spot on the fourth line. It's less than ideal for the scorer -- Maroon is an energy guy counted on for his physicality. But NHL ice is always better than the AHL.
