Viktor Neuchev - NHL News & Rumors | FOX Sports

Agrees to one-year deal Neuchev signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Hurricanes on Thursday, per agent Dan Milstein.

Impact Neuchev had 10 goals and 25 points in 64 AHL regular-season outings between Rochester and Chicago in 2025-26. The 22-year-old hasn't made his NHL debut yet, and he's likely to begin the upcoming season in the minors.

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Involved in minor-league swap Neuchev was acquired by Carolina from Buffalo on Saturday in exchange for Gavin Bayreuther.

Impact Neuchev has six goals and 16 points in 34 outings with AHL Rochester in 2025-26. The 22-year-old hasn't made his NHL debut yet. He'll likely report to AHL Chicago as a result of this trade.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Competing in Prospects Challenge Neuchev (shoulder) is listed on the Sabres' Prospects Challenge roster and is expected to be healthy for the 2025-26 campaign, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Impact After recording seven goals and 22 points across 39 appearances with AHL Rochester in 2024-25, Neuchev's season was cut short in March due to shoulder surgery. The 2022 third-round pick has yet to make his NHL debut, and he'll most likely continue his development with the Americans this year.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down for season Neuchev underwent season-ending shoulder surgery Thursday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Neuchev -- who was selected by the Sabres in the third round of the 2022 NHL Draft -- was putting together a solid season in the minors. In 39 games with the Americans, the 21-year-old winger notched seven goals and 15 helpers. While he likely will start the 2025-26 campaign in the minors, Neuchev could be a candidate to make his NHL debut some time next year.

MARCH 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres prospect notebook: Jiri Kulich's inevitable breakthrough, Viktor Neuchev's rise and more An update on some of the Sabres' top prospects who could push for spots on the NHL roster next season.

MARCH 25, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM