Nikolai Knyzhov, a 26-year-old defender, has a challenging NHL history marred by injuries and underperformance, yet he could play for the Penguins’ AHL affiliate.
Despite his undrafted status and a rocky NHL career, Knyzhov has shown potential in the AHL with significant game time that could aid his Penguins tryout.
Knyzhov's NHL career has been hindered by injuries, with significant absences including a season lost to a groin injury and a major Achilles tear.
With no scoring against Canadian goalies, Knyzhov's NHL stats highlight the difficulty he's faced, having scored just 12 points in 81 NHL games.
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