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Est. Return 10/14/2025
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Afanasyev went back to Russia in 2024-25, logging just 21 points in 53 appearances with CSKA Moscow of the KHL. His NHL rights remained with the Sharks, and he got under contract for 2025-26 by signing an $800,000 contract this spring. Afanasyev is far from guaranteed to make the NHL roster after an uninspiring season in Russia. He has just one goal in 19 NHL appearances, all with the Predators, but he also produced 113 points over 187 career AHL games with Milwaukee when he was a Nashville prospect, which shows some scoring upside if he gets a look with the Sharks. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year, $800,000 contract with the Sharks in May of 2025.
Considered day-to-day
Afanasyev (lower body) is day-to-day, according to Max Miller of NHL.com on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
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.
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.
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Placed on injured, non-roster list
Afanasyev was designated for non-roster, injured reserve Tuesday with an undisclosed injury.
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Inks one-year deal
Afanasyev signed a one-year, $800,000 contract with San Jose on Monday.
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Heading to Russia
Afanasyev is expected to sign a two-year deal in the KHL, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
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Acquired in trade
San Jose acquired Afanasyev from Nashville on Sunday in exchange for Ozzy Wiesblatt.
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Sent to AHL affiliate
Afanasyev was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Monday.
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Likely to begin year on IR
Afanasyev will likely begin the regular season on injured reserve for an undisclosed reason, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Sunday.
ANALYSIS
While the nature of Afanasyev's injury isn't yet clear, the 24-year-old will likely miss the start of the 2025-26 campaign as a result. He could be in the mix for a bottom-six role when he's healthy, but it also wouldn't be surprising to see him sent to the minors.
While the nature of Afanasyev's injury isn't yet clear, the 24-year-old will likely miss the start of the 2025-26 campaign as a result. He could be in the mix for a bottom-six role when he's healthy, but it also wouldn't be surprising to see him sent to the minors.