Vasily Ponomarev - NHL News & Rumors

NHL rights remain with club Ponomarev was given a qualifying offer from Pittsburgh on Monday.

Impact An initial report indicated that Ponomarev was not going to be retained by the Penguins but it seems like that plan changed. The 23-year-old center is signed with KHL club Avangard Omsk for the next three seasons, so even if he does return to the NHL, it won't be any time soon.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Won't receive qualifying offer Ponomarev will not be given a qualifying offer from the Penguins, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports Monday.

Impact Ponomarev already agreed to terms on a three-year contract with Avangard Omsk (KHL), so he wasn't going to be playing for the franchise any time soon. It seems the Pens won't bother trying to retain his NHL rights that long, so if Ponomarev decides to return in the future, he will be able to sign with any NHL club.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins forward prospect Vasily Ponomarev signs in Russia Pittsburgh Penguins forward prospect Vasily Ponomarev has signed a three-year contract with Avangard Omsk of Russia’s Kontinental Hockey Lea...

JUNE 11 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Penguins' Vasily Ponomarev leaves for Russian club Vasily Ponomarev has left the Penguins to play in the Kontinental Hockey League. Avangard Omsk of the KHL announced Wednesday that it had si...

JUNE 11 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Inks three-year deal with KHL club Ponomarev signed a three-year contract with the KHL's Avangard Omsk on Wednesday, per Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports.

Impact Ponomarev had 15 goals, 41 points and 44 PIM across 55 regular-season appearances with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton as well as no points, two PIM and five hits in seven outings with Pittsburgh in 2024-25. He was set to become a restricted free agent this summer, so the Penguins can retain the 23-year-old's NHL rights by presenting him with a qualifying offer.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

'He's Grown A Ton': Ponomarev Looks To Build On Learning Experience With Penguins It has been a whirlwind year for Pittsburgh Penguins' prospect Vasily Ponomarev.

APRIL 19 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Sent to minors Ponomarev was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.

Impact Ponomarev spent the last week of the regular season with Pittsburgh, and he was held without a point while generating four hits and a blocked shot over three appearances during his stint with the NHL club. He should have more opportunities to contribute in the Calder Cup Playoffs.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh Penguins Recall Emil Bemstrom, Vasily Ponomarev, And Valtteri Puustinen From Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins announced they have recalled forwards Emil Bemstrom, Valtteri Puustinen, and Vasily Ponomarev from their AHL affilia...

APRIL 10 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Penguins recall trio of forwards from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton With three games remaining in the regular season, the Pittsburgh Penguins made a handful of transactions with their American Hockey League a...

APRIL 10 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Back in bigs Ponomarev was called up from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on an emergency basis Thursday.

Impact Ponomarev has 15 goals and 25 assists in 40 AHL contests, including two goals and three assists in his last five games. He has seen limited action at the NHL level, playing four games this season with nary a point, while averaging 9:13 of ice time.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins forward prospect Vasily Ponomarev has a good read on success Vasily Ponomarev might not be the world’s most interesting man. But he makes a pretty strong case for being Wilkes-Barre’s most interesting...

APRIL 4 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Minor league report: Penguins, Rutger McGroarty tame Wolf Pack A goal and two assists by forward Rutger McGroarty led the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to a 7-1 win against the Hartford Wolf Pack at the...

MARCH 8 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Sent back down Ponomarev was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.

Impact Ponomarev filled the third-line center role Saturday in a 3-2 loss to the Flyers, but he didn't get on the scoresheet. The 22-year-old will resume playing regularly for the farm team, and he may not come back up after the 4 Nations Face-Off if the Penguins are healthier at forward in two weeks.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Up from minors Ponomarev was summoned by Pittsburgh on Saturday.

Impact Ponomarev has 11 goals and 27 points in 31 outings with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this season. He's also appeared in three games with Pittsburgh, recording no points, four shots, one hit and one block. Ponomarev might draw into the lineup Saturday due to the absence of Bryan Rust (undisclosed), who was put on injured reserve in a corresponding move.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to minors Ponomarev was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.

Impact Ponomarev has no points, four shots, one hit and one block in three appearances with Pittsburgh in 2024-25. He also has an assist in five outings with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Pittsburgh activated Kevin Hayes (upper body) from injured reserve in a corresponding move.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Pittsburgh Ponomarev was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.

Impact Ponomarev was sent to the minors at the end of October after being taken off the injured non-roster list, but he'll rejoin the Penguins to provide additional depth as the team deals with multiple injuries. He made two NHL appearances for Carolina last year and tallied a goal and an assist while averaging 9:41 of ice time.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for minors Ponomarev (upper body) was taken off the injured non-roster list and reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.

Impact Ponomarev was a long shot to make Pittsburgh's Opening Night roster but a preseason injury all but guaranteed he would start the year in the minors. Still, the 22-year-old Russian has shown some offensive upside in the AHL and should be on the shortlist of potential call-ups throughout 2024-25.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting season on shelf Ponomarev (upper body) was placed on season-opening injured reserve Monday.

Impact Ponomarev will almsot certainly be reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton once he is cleared to return to action. The 22-year-old Russian played in two NHL games last year for the Hurricanes, tallying one goal, one assist and one shots while averaging 9:41 of ice time. While he could earn a call-up from time to time, Ponomarev should see the bulk of his time in the minors this year.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to miss Friday's game Ponomarev (upper body) is expected to miss Friday's preseason game against Columbus, the team announced Thursday.

Impact Friday's clash is Pittsburgh's final scheduled exhibition contest before the start of the regular season. When Ponomarev is healthy, he will probably be sent to the minors. He had nine goals and 30 points across 45 regular-season contests between AHL Tucson, Chicago and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to suit up Thursday Ponomarev (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday against Columbus.

Impact Ponomarev is considered day-to-day due to an upper-body injury, and he'll be unable to suit up in the penultimate game of the regular season. He's had a strong preseason, but his injury could hinder his case for a spot on the Opening Night roster. His final chance to play during the preseason will be in a rematch against the Blue Jackets on Friday.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Battling upper-body injury Ponomarev is regarded as day-to-day due to his upper-body injury, per Rob Rossi of The Athletic on Wednesday.

Impact Ponomarev had nine goals and 30 points in 45 regular-season AHL contests between Tucson, Chicago and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2023-24. He also appeared in two regular-season games with Carolina, contributing a goal and an assist. Ponomarev has been in the mix to make Pittsburgh's Opening Night roster, though this injury might complicate that.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with upper-body injury Ponomarev is being evaluated for an upper-body injury suffered in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Red Wings.

Impact Ponomarev has had a strong preseason, but this injury could hinder his chances of making the Opening Night roster. The 22-year-old exited the game in the second period after a hard collision with the boards. He is day-to-day ahead of Thursday's preseason game in Columbus.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins pipeline: Vasily Ponomarev expects to be a 'playmaker' in Pittsburgh Ahead of a string of three games in as many days, Vasily Ponomarev tuckered in for the night last Thursday around 10 p.m. Ponomarev was on t...

MARCH 12, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Future Watch Weekly: Are the New Penguins Prospects Any Good? Ville Koivunen, Vasily Ponomarev and Cruz Lucius are now under the microscope with Carolina dealing them to the Penguins.

MARCH 8, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Penguins Acquire Forwards Michael Bunting, Ville Koivunen, Vasily Ponomarev, Cruz Lucius and Conditional 2024 First-Round and Fifth-Round Draft Picks from the Carolina Hurricanes in Exchange for Jake Guentzel and Ty Smith | Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forwards Michael Bunting, Ville Koivunen, Vasily Ponomarev, Cruz Lucius and conditional 2024 first-rou...

MARCH 8, 2024 • NHL.COM

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