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The New Jersey Devils monitor emerging Russian prospects, while a severe training accident involving St. Louis prospect Mathew Mayich prompts investigations and possible suspensions.
A look at the latest overseas contracts, the players still on the market, and what the coming weeks may hold for the sport’s free‑agent landscape.
The Avalanche have secured the services of 21‑year‑old net‑minder Nikita Novosyolov, adding depth to their goaltending corps for the 2026‑27 season.
The Avalanche have added Nikita Novosyolov on a two‑year, entry‑level contract. The Russian prospect posted a .932 save percentage in the VHL and a .924 mark in the playoffs, while sharing the ice with prospect Nikita Ishimnikov. His immediate role and North American plans remain uncertain.