The Minnesota Wild have decided to part ways with prospect Vladislav Firstov, terminating his contract. This move follows the team placing him on unconditional waivers today.
Firstov, a second-round pick in 2019, spent the recent season with the Iowa Wild in the AHL. He initially showed promise after a successful stint in the USHL and a college hockey career at the University of Connecticut. However, after returning from a loan to the KHL's Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod, he played just 10 games with the Iowa Wild, tallying 4 points, before returning to Russia.
The contract termination now allows Firstov the opportunity to pursue a career in the KHL or explore options with another NHL organization.
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14 MAI | 368 ANSWERS Top NHL prospect set to be terminated following waivers Do you think Vladislav Firstov will sign with a new NHL team after his termination by the Minnesota Wild? | ||
Yes | 222 | 60.3 % |
No | 146 | 39.7 % |
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