Burmistrov 'creating plays that are making a difference' for Coyotes
Alex Burmistrov has made a great first impression with his new club.
In five games since being claimed off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets by the Arizona Coyotes, the 25-year-old center has recorded five assists. Two of those came in Monday's win over Florida, including the primary helper on Tobias Rieder's overtime goal.
His efforts have not been lost on head coach Dave Tippett.
5 assists in 5 games for Burmistrov. Tippett: "He’s just creating plays that are making a difference in the game. ... That's a good start."
— Sarah McLellan (@azc_mclellan) January 24, 2017
The production is a result of added opportunity, as Burmistrov is averaging 16:47 of ice time with the Coyotes compared to 11:02 with the Jets.
Burmistrov, who was selected eighth overall by the Jets in 2010, is set to become a restricted free agent at season's end after the two-year, $3.1-million contract he signed upon returning from the KHL expires.
At this rate, he seems to be well on his way to finding a place in the Coyotes' future plans.