Coyotes claim Burmistrov off waivers from Jets

Alex Burmistrov is heading from the new Winnipeg Jets to the old.

The Arizona Coyotes claimed the forward off waivers, the club announced Monday.

He likely won't play for his new club until Friday's road game against the Anaheim Ducks due to work visa issues, according to the team. That means he probably won't be cleared in time for Wednesday's game in Vancouver versus the Canucks.

Burmistrov was placed on the wire by Winnipeg on Sunday. He managed only two points in 23 games with the Jets this season.

The 25-year-old never lived up to his potential with the Jets/Atlanta Thrashers franchise after being selected eighth overall by Atlanta in 2010.

He left the Jets for a two-year KHL stint from 2013-15, returning to play for Winnipeg last season. However, he hasn't managed more than his 2011-12 output of 13 goals and 28 points at the NHL level.