He's now decided to make his return.
When Vladimir Tkachev signed in LA, things looked to have a clear direction. One fantastic season in the AHL would be followed up by what would hopefully be a long-term NHL roster spot. Unfortunately, Avangard Omsk of the KHL offered Tkachev too much money to turn down for this campaign, and he opted to return home.
Now, per his agent, Shumi Babaev, Tkachev is not satisfied with their extension offer, and the 27-year-old is now committed to finding an NHL contract once again.
There are most likely many teams interested in signing the winger, who's nearly a point-per-game in the KHL.
We will see where Tkachev ends up, but it is safe to say his next NHL stint will be longer than his last.
POLL | ||
AVRIL 17 | 292 ANSWERS KHL Star to Make Triumphant Return to the NHL Do you want your team to sign Vladimir Tkachev? | ||
Yes | 153 | 52.4 % |
No | 139 | 47.6 % |
LIST OF POLLS |
G | A | PTS | ||
Zachary Werenski | 2 | 3 | 5 | |
Sean Monahan | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
Jesper Bratt | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
Frederick Gaudreau | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
Jack Hughes | - | 3 | 3 | |
Nikita Kucherov | - | 3 | 3 | |
Mackenzie Weegar | - | 3 | 3 | |
Kent Johnson | 2 | - | 2 | |
Alexander Wennberg | 2 | - | 2 | |
Mitchell Chaffee | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Anthony Cirelli | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Matthew Coronato | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Marcus Foligno | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Nick Foligno | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Conor Geekie | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Brandon Hagel | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Stefan Noesen | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Corey Perry | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Igor Sharangovich | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Dmitry Voronkov | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Complete stats |
STANDINGS 2024-2025 | ||||||
TOP 10 | GP | W | L | OL | PTS | |
Jets | 19 | 16 | 3 | - | 32 | |
Wild | 19 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 29 | |
Hurricanes | 19 | 14 | 5 | - | 28 | |
Devils | 22 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 28 | |
Capitals | 19 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 27 | |
Golden Knights | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 26 | |
Maple Leafs | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 26 | |
Rangers | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 25 | |
Panthers | 20 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 25 | |
Flames | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 25 | |
Conference | Cumulative |