Afanasyev scored twice in AHL San Jose's 7-3 win over Abbotsford on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Afanasyev had a seven-game point streak snapped Wednesday, but he bounced right back. The 25-year-old winger is still waiting for a chance with the big club, but he's earned nine goals and 22 points over 35 outings this season. He had 54 points in 56 regular-season contests in 2023-24 and spent 2024-25 in the KHL.

Afanasyev scored twice in AHL San Jose's 4-3 win over Ontario on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Afanasyev hasn't done much in the AHL this season, but he's potted three goals over his last three games. He's at eight points in 20 outings overall, far off the pace that saw him produce 54 points in 56 regular-season outings a year ago. With the Sharks having plenty of prospects in the pipeline, Afanasyev isn't separating himself from the pack in the AHL.

Afanasyev landed on waivers Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports, which indicates he has recovered from his lower-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Afanasyev was deemed day-to-day Oct. 7 after being listed as a non-roster, injured reserve player. The 24-year-old was a second-round pick in 2019 and was highly productive with AHL Milwaukee in 2023-24, generating 27 goals, 54 points and a plus-23 rating over 56 regular-season games, so he might be able to find a new home on the waiver wire with a team in need of depth up front.

Afanasyev (lower body) is day-to-day, according to Max Miller of NHL.com on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Sharks placed Afanasyev on the injured non-roster list before the start of the 2025-26 campaign. He would need to clear waivers to head to AHL San Jose, so he could stay in the NHL once he's cleared to return to occupy a depth role with the Sharks.

Afanasyev was designated for non-roster, injured reserve Tuesday with an undisclosed injury.

EDGE Analysis

Afanasyev spent the 2024-25 season playing in the KHL for CSKA Moscow, racking up 21 points in 53 regular-season tilts before adding two goals and two helpers in six playoff games. Once fully healthy, the 24-year-old winger should at least be in the mix for a spot on the 23-man roster, though he is far from a lock and could end up in the AHL at some point.

Afanasyev signed a one-year, $800,000 contract with San Jose on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Afanasyev generated seven goals and 14 assists across 53 regular-season appearances with CSKA Moscow of the KHL in 2024-25 before adding four points in six playoff outings. The 24-year-old forward had one goal in 19 regular-season games with Nashville during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 NHL campaigns. Afanasyev could compete for a bottom-six role with the Sharks during training camp.

Afanasyev is expected to sign a two-year deal in the KHL, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Afanasyev was a second-round pick by Nashville in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft and was traded to the Sharks this offseason. He spent most of the last three years with AHL Milwaukee and scored 54 points in 65 AHL games during the 2023-24 season. He has one goal in 19 career NHL contests.

San Jose acquired Afanasyev from Nashville on Sunday in exchange for Ozzy Wiesblatt.

EDGE Analysis

Afanasyev has appeared in 19 NHL contests over the past two seasons, collecting one goal, 26 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and 29 hits. The 23-year-old forward registered 27 goals and 54 points in 56 regular-season games for AHL Milwaukee in 2023-24.

Afanasyev was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Afanasyev has been a healthy scratch for five straight contests for the Predators, so this move doesn't come as a surprise. The 23-year-old rookie has gone scoreless through two top-level appearances this season.

Afanasyev was elevated from AHL Milwaukee on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Afanasyev will switch places with Philip Tomasino, who was sent down in a corresponding move Monday. The 23-year-old Afanasyev has been lighting it up with the Admirals, racking up 21 goals and 21 helpers in 42 games this season. If he gets into the lineup against the Devils on Tuesday, the Russian winger could get a look at a middle-six role and possibly even see some power-play minutes given his offensive upside.