Egor Afanasyev - NHL News & Rumors

Tallies twice in AHL win Afanasyev scored twice in AHL San Jose's 4-3 win over Ontario on Saturday.

Impact Afanasyev hasn't done much in the AHL this season, but he's potted three goals over his last three games. He's at eight points in 20 outings overall, far off the pace that saw him produce 54 points in 56 regular-season outings a year ago. With the Sharks having plenty of prospects in the pipeline, Afanasyev isn't separating himself from the pack in the AHL.

DECEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Ottawa Afanasyev landed on waivers Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports, which indicates he has recovered from his lower-body injury.

Impact Afanasyev was deemed day-to-day Oct. 7 after being listed as a non-roster, injured reserve player. The 24-year-old was a second-round pick in 2019 and was highly productive with AHL Milwaukee in 2023-24, generating 27 goals, 54 points and a plus-23 rating over 56 regular-season games, so he might be able to find a new home on the waiver wire with a team in need of depth up front.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Afanasyev (lower body) is day-to-day, according to Max Miller of NHL.com on Tuesday.

Impact The Sharks placed Afanasyev on the injured non-roster list before the start of the 2025-26 campaign. He would need to clear waivers to head to AHL San Jose, so he could stay in the NHL once he's cleared to return to occupy a depth role with the Sharks.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured, non-roster list Afanasyev was designated for non-roster, injured reserve Tuesday with an undisclosed injury.

Impact Afanasyev spent the 2024-25 season playing in the KHL for CSKA Moscow, racking up 21 points in 53 regular-season tilts before adding two goals and two helpers in six playoff games. Once fully healthy, the 24-year-old winger should at least be in the mix for a spot on the 23-man roster, though he is far from a lock and could end up in the AHL at some point.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Inks one-year deal Afanasyev signed a one-year, $8000,000 contract with San Jose on Monday.

Impact Afanasyev generated seven goals and 14 assists across 53 regular-season appearances with CSKA Moscow of the KHL in 2024-25 before adding four points in six playoff outings. The 24-year-old forward had one goal in 19 regular-season games with Nashville during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 NHL campaigns. Afanasyev could compete for a bottom-six role with the Sharks during training camp.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Former Predators Top Prospect Expected to Sign with Sharks for 2025-26 Season After playing for one season in his native Russia, former Nashville Predators draft pick Egor Afanasyev may be back stateside in 2025-26.

MAY 16 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Heading to Russia Afanasyev is expected to sign a two-year deal in the KHL, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Afanasyev was a second-round pick by Nashville in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft and was traded to the Sharks this offseason. He spent most of the last three years with AHL Milwaukee and scored 54 points in 65 AHL games during the 2023-24 season. He has one goal in 19 career NHL contests.

JULY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HockeyBuzz.com - Ben Shelley - Sharks trade Ozzy Wiesblatt to Predators, acquire Egor Afanasyev NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

JUNE 24, 2024 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

The Sharks acquire Egor Afanasyev from the Predators for Ozzy Wiesblatt

The San Jose Sharks acquired forward Egor Afanasyev from the Nashville Predators for forward Ozzy Wiesblatt

JUNE 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Acquired in trade San Jose acquired Afanasyev from Nashville on Sunday in exchange for Ozzy Wiesblatt.

Impact Afanasyev has appeared in 19 NHL contests over the past two seasons, collecting one goal, 26 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and 29 hits. The 23-year-old forward registered 27 goals and 54 points in 56 regular-season games for AHL Milwaukee in 2023-24.

JUNE 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL affiliate Afanasyev was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Monday.

Impact Afanasyev has been a healthy scratch for five straight contests for the Predators, so this move doesn't come as a surprise. The 23-year-old rookie has gone scoreless through two top-level appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors Afansyev was elevated from AHL Milwaukee on Monday.

Impact Afansyev will switch places with Philip Tomasino, who was sent down in a corresponding move Monday. The 23-year-old Afanasyev has been lighting it up with the Admirals, racking up 21 goals and 21 helpers in 42 games this season. If he does get into the lineup against the Devils on Tuesday, the Russian winger could get a look at a middle-six role and possibly even see some power-play minutes given his offensive upside.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records five shots with Admirals Afanasyev (undisclosed) registered five shots in AHL Milwaukee's 2-1 overtime win against Iowa on Saturday.

Impact Afanasyev has scored twice in five games with the Admirals this season to go with five PIM. The 2019 second-round pick saw action in 17 contests with the Predators last year and should be in contention for the occasional call-up this season as well.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minors Afanasyev was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Wednesday.

Impact Afanasyev has appeared in 17 games for the Preds this season in which he garnered one goal, 21 shots and 23 hits while averaging 10:51 of ice time. While the winger could still be brought back up before the team's back-to-back against Minnesota and Colorado on Thursday and Friday, respectively, this could be the end of his 2022-23 campaign at the NHL level. Looking ahead to next season, Afansyev is far from a lock for the Opening Night 23-man roster and may have to split his time between the NHL and AHL once again.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Predators' Egor Afanasyev Scores First NHL Goal Off Misplay By Flames' Jacob Markstrom

APRIL 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Scores first NHL goal Afanasyev scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over the Flames.

Impact Afanasyev opened the scoring at 5:49 of the first period with his first NHL goal and point in 17 appearances. The 22-year-old has primarily played in a fourth-line role with the Predators. He's added 21 shots on net, 23 hits and a minus-7 rating.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with big club Afanasyev was recalled by the Predators on Saturday.

Impact Although he's been promoted, at this point it isn't clear if Afanasyev will jump into the lineup for Saturday afternoon's matchup with Winnipeg. The 22-year-old rookie has gone scoreless through three top-level appearances this year.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to AHL affiliate Afanasyev was assigned to AHL Milwaukee on Thursday.

Impact Afanasyev drew into three games during his five-day stay with the big club, going scoreless while picking up four shots and four hits in that span. He'll switch spots with Michael McCarron, who was recalled in a corresponding move Thursday.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joining big club Afanasyev will be recalled ahead of Saturday's game versus the Kings, Robby Stanley of 102.5 The Game reports.

Impact Afanasyev has 26 points through 55 contests with AHL Milwaukee this season, though it's unclear if he'll step right into the lineup. The winger was selected in the second round of the 2019 draft.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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The Sharks acquire Egor Afanasyev from the Predators for Ozzy Wiesblatt