Nikolai Knyzhov
27-Year-Old
Free Agent
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Signed a professional tryout agreement with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in November of 2024.
Released from PTO
Knyzhov was released from his professional tryout agreement with the Penguins on Friday, per Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
ANALYSIS
Knyzhov had three goals, 14 points and 24 PIM in 40 contests with AHL San Jose in 2023-24. He also recorded an assist across 10 games with the Sharks. He might still land a two-way contract somewhere, but Knyzhov will almost certainly start 2024-25 in the minors.
Knyzhov had three goals, 14 points and 24 PIM in 40 contests with AHL San Jose in 2023-24. He also recorded an assist across 10 games with the Sharks. He might still land a two-way contract somewhere, but Knyzhov will almost certainly start 2024-25 in the minors.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
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17:39
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2021 Fantasy Outlook
Kynzhov was regularly skating in the Sharks' top four by season's end in 2020-21 alongside Erik Karlsson or Brent Burns. And while his 10 points in 56 games doesn't stand out, his muscle and sandpaper sure do. Kynzhov earned the Sharks' top rookie award last season and could be a sleeper fantasy pick in multicategory formats. He might even be good for 20 points, 80-100 blocks and 150 hits this year. It remains to be seen if he's good enough to be a permanent fixture in the Sharks' top four, but Kynzhov will get every chance to prove his mettle.
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Inks PTO
Knyzhov will join the Penguins on a professional tryout, the team announced Thursday.
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Placed on unconditional waivers
The Sharks placed Knyzhov on unconditional waivers for the purpose of buying out his contract Saturday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.
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Placed on waivers
Knyzhov was placed on waivers Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
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Delivers helper in loss
Knyzhov earned an assist in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Predators.
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Up with Sharks
Knyzhov was recalled from AHL San Jose on Sunday.
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Dealt with groin injury
Knyzhov battled a groin injury in 2021-22, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
ANALYSIS
Knyzhov didn't play a game this season after a lower-body surgery and subsequent infection. Despite the lost year, the 24-year-old defenseman is expected to be ready to play in the fall.
Knyzhov didn't play a game this season after a lower-body surgery and subsequent infection. Despite the lost year, the 24-year-old defenseman is expected to be ready to play in the fall.