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Utah NHL franchise looking to sign their team's first new player
A new report on X has suggested that the formerly Arizona Coyotes who have relocated to Utah are looking to make a signing. The source believes they are a finalist to land a European prospect-free agent.
A post on X from Hockey News Hub has suggested that the Utah franchise and the Seattle Kraken are both in pursuit of Russian forward Andrei Nikonov.Report: Dynamo Moscow forward Andrei Nikonov intends to continue his career in the #NHL
6'5" 220 lbs.
#SeaKraken | #Yotes/Utah possible destinations.
6'5" 220 lbs.
#SeaKraken | #Yotes/Utah possible destinations.
The 21-year-old played limited minutes in 33 KHL games and only accumulated 2 points. In the Russian Tier 2 league the VHL he had 2 goals in 4 games played. If he were to come over to North America he likely would get more playing time to further his development.
While this remains one isolated report for now this source has been reliable for news out of Russia in the past. If Andrei Nikonov is determined to come to North America and play he could be worth taking a shot on and developing in the AHL.
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