Former San Jose Sharks defenseman Nikolai Knyzhov has signed a professional tryout with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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The Penguins have signed defenseman Nikolai Knyzhov to a professional tryout contract. pic.twitter.com/TxHEmU4HAh
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) August 22, 2024
After multiple injuries derailed his career in San Jose, Knyzhov couldn’t find his way back to a consistent NHL role. In the COVID-19-shortened 2020-21 season, He was partnered with Erik Karlsson and played all 56 games.
He scored two goals and had eight assists, but he was minus nine. His smooth skating paired well with Karlsson, and when Karlsson jumped in on the offense, Knyzhov was dependable in covering the defense.
Knyzhov has a chance to reunite with Karlsson and former Sharks head coach David Quinn in Pittsburgh.
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