[Lance Lysowski] Asked by Joe Yerdon about the possibility of signing Russian prospects, GM Kevyn Adams said Poltapov is still under contract, but the Sabres will work to sign the others. The others are Viktor Neuchev (3rd round, 2022) and defenseman Nikita Novikov (6th round, 2021).
Asked by @JoeYerdon about the possibility of signing Russian prospects, GM Kevyn Adams said Poltapov is still under contract, but the Sabres will work to sign the others.
The others are Viktor Neuchev (3rd round, 2022) and defenseman Nikita Novikov (6th round, 2021).
— Lance Lysowski (@LLysowski) April 19, 2023
by seeldoger47
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Novikov is the one I’m most interested in
They forgot Komarov. He’s not in the Russian leagues (QMJHL), but Lance didn’t specify he was that he was specifically only talking about the ones currently in Russia. In fact, since he was drafted out of CHL, Komarov must be signed by next off-season. Big, skilled, RHD who made tremendous growth in his game this year. I’d be really surprised if they signed Neuchev and Novikov, but not Komarov…even if he returns to juniors for another season.