San Jose Sharks defenseman Nikolai Knyzhov will be bought out after being placed on waivers today.
Injuries have derailed Knyzhov’s career. After a bright start as Erik Karlsson’s partner during the 2021 shortened season, Knyzhov has played just 22 games in the NHL. He spent most of the 23-24 season in the AHL with the San Jose Barracuda.
The defenseman has three goals and nine assists in 81 career NHL games. In 40 games with the Cuda this season, he had three goals and 11 assists.
The Sharks are re-working the defense, and once Knyzhov clears waivers, he will become an unrestricted free agent.
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