"Mere weeks after the Sharks traded former first-round pick Ozzy Wiesblatt to the Nashville Predators for Afanasyev, the latter seemed to decide that his fortunes were better sought in the KHL. Even before training camp started, Afanasyev announced that he would play the 2024-25 season with CSKA Moscow in the KHL. This time last year, it looked like the Sharks had surrendered Wiesblatt for no return at all."
"he announced that he wanted to return to North America. In a signing that took many by surprise, the Sharks announced on May 19, 2025, that Afanasyev would return to the NHL and had just signed a one-year contract worth $800,000. It's a one-way deal, which means that even though the forward is waivers eligible, he'll be making $800,000 whether he's playing for the Sharks or the Barracuda."
Egor Afanasyev left the NHL after being acquired by the San Jose Sharks and signed with CSKA Moscow for the 2024-25 KHL season. He recorded 21 points (7 goals, 14 assists) in 53 regular-season games and added four points in six postseason games while logging 14 penalty minutes. Afanasyev later sought a return to North America and signed a one-year, $800,000 one-way contract with the Sharks on May 19, 2025. At 6'4", 211 pounds and age 24, he projects as a physical third- or fourth-line option who could compete for roster spots.
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