Ilya Nikolayev
24-Year-Old
Free Agent
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Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Calgary in May 2022
Goes on unconditional waivers
Nikolayev was placed on unconditional waivers by Calgary on Thursday for the purpose of terminating his contract, James Mirtle of The Athletic reports.
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Nikolayev was never able to find his game in North America after he was selected in the third round -- 88th overall -- in 2019. He played nine games at the AHL level with the Wranglers, picking up four assists, while also going scoreless in two ECHL games in 2024-25. He likely will sign with a KHL team in his home country of Russia once he passes through waivers.
Nikolayev was never able to find his game in North America after he was selected in the third round -- 88th overall -- in 2019. He played nine games at the AHL level with the Wranglers, picking up four assists, while also going scoreless in two ECHL games in 2024-25. He likely will sign with a KHL team in his home country of Russia once he passes through waivers.
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Signs entry-level deal
Nikolayev signed a three-year, entry-level deal with Calgary on Saturday.
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Versatile forward joins Flames
Nikolayev was drafted 88th overall by the Flames at the 2019 NHL Entry Draft on Saturday.
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