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Maxim
Afinogenov
Right Wing
Birthdate
4/9/1979
Birthplace
Moscow, RUS
Draft Info
1997: Rd 3, Pk 69 (BUF)
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Birthdate
4/9/1979
Birthplace
Moscow, RUS
Draft Info
1997: Rd 3, Pk 69 (BUF)
Position
Right Wing
Career History
Atlanta Thrashers
2009-2010 (1 Season)
Buffalo Sabres
1999-2004, 2005-2009 (9 Seasons)
NHL News
NHL commish: 'Level of decorum' expected for Mike Babcock
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said that while there was no basis on keeping the Oilers from hiring Mike Babcock, the veteran coach is expected to uphold a "certain level of decorum."
Senators acquire William Eklund from Sharks for No. 9 pick
The Senators acquired left winger William Eklund, prospect Kasper Halttunen and the rights to prospect Brandon Svoboda from the Sharks for the No. 9 pick in this week's NHL Draft.
Canadian Olympian Emma Maltais joins PWHL champion Victoire
The Walter Cup champion Montreal Victoire have signed Emma Maltais to a two-year contract on Tuesday in adding another Canadian Olympian to their lineup.
NHL trade grades: Report cards for biggest deals of 2026 offseason
The summer trade season is heating up! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
Devils deal Nemec, Tsyplakov rights to Flames for picks, prospect
The Devils have traded the rights to pending restricted free agent defenseman Simon Nemec and winger Maxim Tsyplakov to the Flames in return for a pair of first-round draft choices, a second round pick and prospect Etienne Morin.
Ranking candidates for the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2027
With the 2026 class just announced, let's look ahead to next year.
