The Colorado Avalanche have officially just inked top offensive prospect to entry-level contract
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The Colorado Avalanche organization and General Manager Chris MacFarland announced that they have signed forward Zakhar Bardakov to a one-year, entry-level deal.
Following a report from earlier on Sunday morning, Bardakov shared a post that indicated that he was ready to make the next big step within his career.
Avalanche prospect Zakhar Bardakov confirmed on his Instagram that he's leaving SKA, stating «It's time to take a step further.»
Throughout 53 games this season for SKA St. Petersburg of the KHL, Bardakov posted 17 goals and 35 points. The 24-year-old set career highs in goals and assists this season (while nearly doubling his previous career high in points) and served as an alternate captain.
He added two points in six KHL playoff contests. In 209 regular season games in the KHL, he scored with 79 points. The Russian native also spent three seasons in the MHL, scoring 70 points in 104 games.
Bardakov plays center and utilizes his 6'2, 210-pound frame to fend off defenders. He was originally drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the seventh round in the 2021 draft but acquired by the Avalanche in a trade with the Devils last season.
Bardakov plays center and utilizes his 6'2, 210-pound frame to fend off defenders. He was originally drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the seventh round in the 2021 draft but acquired by the Avalanche in a trade with the Devils last season.
As the Colorado Avalanche continue with their Stanley Cup they also continued to had to their prospect pool, as they now have a few promising forwards, including Maxmilian Curran, Cooper Gay, and Taylor Makar, younger brother of superstar Cale Makar.
And now, they have officially added Bardakov to their arsenal, as he appears to have the physical traits to break through the Avalanche camp to start next season.
We have signed forward Zakhar Bardakov to a one-year entry-level contract for the 2025-26 season.
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