Avalanche's Mikhail Gulyayev: Top-six blueliner
Gulyayev is one of the six defensemen for Avangard of the KHL, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Gulyayev, selected 31st overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft by Colorado, worked as the sixth defenseman on opening night in the KHL. He had one hit, two blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 11:33 of ice time (17 shifts). Gulyayev was on the ice for the game-winning goal with just two minutes left in the game, which is a sign the coaches are confident in the 18-year-old. He has two more years left on his contract with Avangard and could come to North America as a 20-year-old for the 2025-26 season.
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