Leafs recall Soshnikov ahead of contract deadline
Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images Sport / Getty
There's nothing like waiting until the last minute.
On Tuesday, the Toronto Maple Leafs recalled forward Nikita Soshnikov from the AHL's Marlies, one day prior to when the Russian skater could exercise an opt-out clause in his contract to return to the KHL.
Soshnikov, 24, sits second in Marlies scoring this year, as he's collected five goals and seven assists in 14 games. He recorded nine points in 56 games with the Maple Leafs last season.
As an undrafted free agent, Soshnikov signed with Toronto in March 2015. Prior to coming to North America, he played two seasons with the KHL's Moscow Oblast Atlant, finishing the 2014-15 campaign with 32 points in 57 games.
Forward Frederik Gauthier was loaned to the Marlies in place of Soshnikov.
HEADLINES
- Astros' Alvarez shut down after setback in rehab of fractured hand
- Red Wings legend and Hockey Hall of Famer Alex Delvecchio dies at 93
- NHL free agency: Live analysis of the biggest moves
- Report: Pistons sign Heat's Robinson to 3-year, $48M deal as part of sign-and-trade
- Ex-Pistons guard Malik Beasley sued by former agency
Advertisement