SAN JOSE, Calif. — The Golden Knights are set to add another scoring threat for the NHL playoffs.
Russian forward Nikita Gusev was granted a release from his Kontinental Hockey League contract Friday and intends to sign an entry-level contract with the Knights, his representative, J.P. Barry, confirmed.
Gusev, 26, would be eligible to participate in the Western Conference quarterfinal against the San Jose Sharks if he signs. Game 3 of the best-of-seven series is Sunday at T-Mobile Arena.
“We will discuss this with the Knights this weekend, but the plan is to sign and play this postseason,” Barry wrote in an email to the Review-Journal.