Afanasyev is expected to sign a two-year deal in the KHL, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Afanasyev was a second-round pick by Nashville in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft and was traded to the Sharks this offseason. He spent most of the last three years with AHL Milwaukee and scored 54 points in 65 AHL games during the 2023-24 season. He has one goal in 19 career NHL contests.
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Sharks' Egor Afanasyev: Acquired in trade
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San Jose acquired Afanasyev from Nashville on Sunday in exchange for Ozzy Wiesblatt.
Afanasyev has appeared in 19 NHL contests over the past two seasons, collecting one goal, 26 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and 29 hits. The 23-year-old forward registered 27 goals and 54 points in 56 regular-season games for AHL Milwaukee in 2023-24.
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Predators' Egor Afanasyev: Sent to AHL affiliate
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Afanasyev was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Monday.
Afanasyev has been a healthy scratch for five straight contests for the Predators, so this move doesn't come as a surprise. The 23-year-old rookie has gone scoreless through two top-level appearances this season.
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Predators' Egor Afanasyev: Records five shots with Admirals
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Afanasyev (undisclosed) registered five shots in AHL Milwaukee's 2-1 overtime win against Iowa on Saturday.
Afanasyev has scored twice in five games with the Admirals this season to go with five PIM. The 2019 second-round pick saw action in 17 contests with the Predators last year and should be in contention for the occasional call-up this season as well.
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Predators' Egor Afanasyev: Returned to minors
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Afanasyev was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Wednesday.
Afanasyev has appeared in 17 games for the Preds this season in which he garnered one goal, 21 shots and 23 hits while averaging 10:51 of ice time. While the winger could still be brought back up before the team's back-to-back against Minnesota and Colorado on Thursday and Friday, respectively, this could be the end of his 2022-23 campaign at the NHL level. Looking ahead to next season, Afansyev is far from a lock for the Opening Night 23-man roster and may have to split his time between the NHL and AHL once again.
