Nikita Gusev
33-Year-Old
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Signed a one-year contract with SKA St. Petersburg (KHL) in October of 2021.
Headed back to Russia
Gusev has signed a one-year deal with KHL club SKA St. Petersburg, KHL Insider Aivis Kalnis reports.
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Gusev split time with the Devils and Panthers last year and recorded four goals, six assists and 72 shots in 31 games between the two. The 29-year-old winger was with Toronto for training camp but was unable to secure a permanent deal. With his move back to the KHL, this likely will mark the end of Gusev's time in the NHL.
Gusev split time with the Devils and Panthers last year and recorded four goals, six assists and 72 shots in 31 games between the two. The 29-year-old winger was with Toronto for training camp but was unable to secure a permanent deal. With his move back to the KHL, this likely will mark the end of Gusev's time in the NHL.
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After dominating the KHL for several seasons in which he averaged over a point per game, Gusev was able to bring his scoring touch with him to North America, racking up 13 goals and 31 helpers in 66 appearances for New Jersey last season. The dynamic winger recorded 15 of those 44 points with the man advantage, a role he should continue to fill going forward. It wouldn't be shocking to see Guzev challenge for 60 points during the upcoming campaign, which would make him a rock-solid pickup in the middle rounds of redraft formats.
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Released from tryout
Gusev was released from his professional tryout with the Maple Leafs on Tuesday.
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Lands tryout with Maple Leafs
Gusev agreed to a professional tryout agreement with Toronto on Friday, per CapFriendly.
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First goal with Panthers
Gusev scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Blackhawks.
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Debut expected Thursday
Gusev is expected to make his Panthers debut in Thursday's game versus the Lightning.
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Signs with Panthers
Gusev signed with the Panthers on Sunday, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports.
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Panthers are favored landing spot
The Panthers are rumored to be the favorites to sign Gusev after he was released by the Devils, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
ANALYSIS
Gusev struggled in 2020-21 with just five points and a minus-12 rating in 20 contests. That performance made him fall out of favor with the Devils, who put him on unconditional waivers Friday. He cleared waivers and is now a free agent. Gusev had 13 goals and 44 points in 66 games last season, so he could provide a bit of depth scoring for the Panthers or any other team able to ink him to a deal.
Gusev struggled in 2020-21 with just five points and a minus-12 rating in 20 contests. That performance made him fall out of favor with the Devils, who put him on unconditional waivers Friday. He cleared waivers and is now a free agent. Gusev had 13 goals and 44 points in 66 games last season, so he could provide a bit of depth scoring for the Panthers or any other team able to ink him to a deal.