"Canadiens' Top Prospect Alexander Zharovsky Stays in KHL, Delaying NHL Debut In a move that may disappoint fans of the Montreal Canadiens, young winger Alexander Zharovsky has announced that he will remain with Salavat Yulaev Ufa in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) for another season. The 34th overall pick in last year's NHL draft, Zharovsky had been expected to join the Canadiens' roster in the near future, but it seems that he will instead honor the final year of his contract with the Russian-based team. By staying in the KHL, Zharovsky will gain valuable experience and potentially increase his trade value, but fans will have to wait at least one more season to see him take the ice in a Canadiens uniform."
The Canadiens’ young lineup still has a few notable pieces on the way. They’ll have to wait at least one more season to see one of them, though. Winger Alexander Zharovsky, last year’s 34th overall pick, confirmed Sunday that he’s remaining with Salavat Yulaev Ufa in the Kontinental Hockey League to honor the final season of […]
