Vasily Ponomarev

22-Year-Old CenterC
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Ponomarev's first full season in the AHL was a rousing success. Playing nearly the entire year at age 20, Ponomarev racked up 24 goals and 46 points in 64 games. It was a shocking outcome considering Ponomarev is known more as a responsible two-way center than a scorer. The youngster spent some time in the KHL two seasons ago, which undoubtedly helped prepare him for life in the "A" last season. The No. 53 overall pick in the 2020 draft, Ponomarev has put himself in position for a recall to the Hurricanes at some point this coming season. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Hurricanes in October of 2020.
Dealt to Pittsburgh
CPittsburgh Penguins  Minors
March 7, 2024
Ponomarev, Michael Bunting, Ville Koivunen, Cruz Lucius, a conditional 2024 first-round pick and a conditional 2024 fifth-round pick were traded to the Penguins from the Hurricanes on Thursday in exchange for Jake Guentzel and Ty Smith, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Ponomarev is likely the most NHL ready of the three prospects heading to the Penguins. He has two points in two games with the Hurricanes this season, and he's added 29 points over 41 contests between AHL Tucson and AHL Chicago. Ponomarev is more of a defense-first center with some sneaky playmaking -- he's unlikely to see anything more than third-line duties as long as Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Lars Eller are all on the Penguins' roster.
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Expected to step up
CPittsburgh Penguins  Minors
April 19, 2024
Ponomarev is expected to compete for a spot on the Opening Night roster next season, per Rob Rossi of The Athletic on Friday.
ANALYSIS
He was traded to the Penguins as part of the Jake Guentzel deal and it seems general manager Kyle Dubas is expecting big things out of Ponomarev. In 45 minor-league contests this year, the 22-year-old Russian has notched nine goals and 21 helpers. There figures to be plenty of competition among the Penguins' prospects for limited spots in the lineup next season, so Ponomarev is far from a lock for NHL minutes.
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Sent down to minors
CCarolina Hurricanes  Minors
January 7, 2024
Ponomarev was loaned to AHL Chicago on Sunday.
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Two points in NHL debut
CCarolina Hurricanes  Minors
January 6, 2024
Ponomarev produced a goal and an assist in Friday's 6-2 win over the Capitals.
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Recalled Friday
CCarolina Hurricanes  Minors
January 5, 2024
Ponomarev was summoned from AHL Chicago on Friday.
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Headed to AHL
CCarolina Hurricanes  Minors
November 2, 2023
Ponomarev (knee) was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Thursday, according to Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal.
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Closing in on return
CCarolina Hurricanes  Minors
Knee
November 1, 2023
Ponomarev (knee) is close to playing, coach Rod Brind'Amour told Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site on Wednesday.
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