Nikita Gusev, 29, who was in training camp with the Toronto Maple Leafs this season before ultimately signing in the KHL, is among several NHL veterans on Russia's Olympic men's hockey roster, announced on Sunday.
Gusev faild to earn an NHL contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs after attending training camp on a professional tryout.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have had an offseason of change with the loss of Zach Hyman, Joe Thornton and Frederic Andersen. Kyle Dubas, limited with cap space went out and signed players like Nick Ritchie and Ondrej Kase to fill in some of those holes.
Gusev is one year removed from a 40-point campaign in a shortened season.
A few years ago, Nikita Gusev’s stock was at an all-time high.
The Montreal Canadiens have placed Victor Mete on waivers and it’s possible that’s a prelude to another deal by tomorrow if he’s claimed. They did replace him by trading for John Merrill of the Detroit Red Wings.
Adding Gusev is a solid move for the Panthers, who are keeping pace with the Hurricanes and Lightning in the Central Division.
Gusev went unclaimed on waivers on April 1 and the Devils have been unable to trade him due to his $4.5 million cap hit.
It’s time for another edition of New Jersey Devils news and rumors, as they appear to be setting the table for the trade deadline. Yesterday afternoon, they placed forward Nikita Gusev on waivers.
The trio of forwards are available for claim by the rest of the league.
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