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Est. Return 10/16/2026
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2026 Fantasy Outlook
Despite playing just one game for Boston in the 2025-26 season, Merkulov helped pave a path to the playoffs for AHL Providence. He led the team in points (61) while posting the second-highest totals of goals (24) and assists (37) of his four-year AHL career. The 25-year-old winger has yet to serve an extended period of time with the Bruins across his three years in the NHL, but his impressive resume of 240 points across 271 career AHL games could get him more playing time in the majors for 2026-27. While he’s been Providence’s most productive winger over the last four seasons, fantasy expectations for Merkulov should be tempered until he can manage to land an everyday role in Boston. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Avalanche in July of 2026.
Moves to IR-NR
Merkulov (undisclosed) was put on non-roster injured reserve Monday.
ANALYSIS
It wasn't immediately clear when Merkulov was injured or how long he is expected to be on the shelf for. The 25-year-old will probably suit up for AHL Colorado once he's given the green light to appear in a game.
It wasn't immediately clear when Merkulov was injured or how long he is expected to be on the shelf for. The 25-year-old will probably suit up for AHL Colorado once he's given the green light to appear in a game.
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Merkulov suited up in six regular-season games with Boston in the 2024-25 campaign. He earned his first NHL point, an assist, while adding seven shots on goal and seven blocked shots. The 24-year-old forward has been productive offensively for AHL Providence in three straight seasons, including his 54-point effort over 59 games last year. He could be worth monitoring if he plays on a scoring line in the NHL, but he will probably spend most of the 2025-26 campaign in the minors unless injuries or trades open a spot on the roster.
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Inks one-year deal
Merkulov signed a one-year contract with Colorado on Monday.
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Scores twice in AHL win
Merkulov scored two goals in AHL Providence's 3-1 win over Hartford on Friday.
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Hat trick in AHL win
Merkulov scored three goals in AHL Providence's 3-1 win over Syracuse on Saturday.
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Sent back to minors
Merkulov was assigned to AHL Providence on Sunday.
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Recalled from Providence
Merkulov was called up from AHL Providence on Friday, per Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal.
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