The Colorado Avalanche have training camp in full swing. They’ll be playing their first preseason game on Sunday against the Utah Mammoth. The game will likely feature a number of non-roster players getting a look before the first cuts get made.
But one player that may survive the first few rounds of cuts is Russian forward Zakhar Bardakov. Don’t worry if you’re not familiar with Bardakov. He’s not the type of name that will jump off the screen and wallop you in the face.
The 24-year-old could very well jump at you before camp is out.