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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

Inks one-year deal
Afanasyev signed a one-year, $800,000 contract with San Jose on Monday.
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Afanasyev generated seven goals and 14 assists across 53 regular-season appearances with CSKA Moscow of the KHL in 2024-25 before adding four points in six playoff outings. The 24-year-old forward had one goal in 19 regular-season games with Nashville during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 NHL campaigns. Afanasyev could compete for a bottom-six role with the Sharks during training camp.
Afanasyev generated seven goals and 14 assists across 53 regular-season appearances with CSKA Moscow of the KHL in 2024-25 before adding four points in six playoff outings. The 24-year-old forward had one goal in 19 regular-season games with Nashville during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 NHL campaigns. Afanasyev could compete for a bottom-six role with the Sharks during training camp.
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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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Recalled from minors
Afanasyev was elevated from AHL Milwaukee on Monday.
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Records five shots with Admirals
Afanasyev (undisclosed) registered five shots in AHL Milwaukee's 2-1 overtime win against Iowa on Saturday.
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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.
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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.