Waiver Move
The Coyotes have claimed Viktor Tikhonov off of waivers from Chicago.
Viktor Tikhonov News
Waiver Move
The Blackhawks have placed Viktor Tikhonov on waivers.
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Tikhonov is expected to make his Blackhawks’ debut on Friday.
It looks like Tikhonov will replace Kyle Baun in the Blackhawks starting lineup on Friday. Tikhonov skated in Baun’s spot on the Blackhawks’ third line with Andrew Shaw and Bryan Bickell. The former first round pick of the Coyotes, had 24 points (8G / 16A) in 49 games in the KHL last season.
The Blackhawks have signed Viktor Tikhonov to a one-year deal worth $1.04M.
Call up / Send down
Those not making the roster were forwards Viktor Tikhonov, Andy Miele and Marc-Andre Pouliot and and defensemen Chris Summers and Max Goncharov. The five were assigned to Portland of the AHL.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.
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“Viktor has had a very good start to camp,” Coyotes Assistant General Manager Brad Treliving said. “He looks stronger and really has some tempo to his skating. Most importantly, he has that competitive, determined look of a player who wants a roster spot.”
With four seasons in North America, Tikhonov should be more-than-ready. Last season, the former 28th overall pick only scored 10 goals and 33 points with the San Antonio Rampage of the AHL. At this point he seems slated for a bottom-line role.
The Coyotes announced today that they have re-signed forward Viktor Tikhonov to a one year, $826,875 two way contract. (Contract numbers via Renaud Lavoie of RDS)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA — Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney today announced the Coyotes have recalled forwards Mathieu Beaudoin, Dane Byers, Bracken Kearns, Alexandre Picard, Viktor Tikhonov, defensemen Maxim Goncharov, Brandon Gormley, Garrett Stafford, Chris Summers and goaltender Matt Climie from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage.
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