Maltsev was loaned to Spartak Moscow of the KHL on Thursday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Maltsev has 56 games of NHL experience, but at 25 years old and on a two-way deal with the Kings this year, it's fair to question if he'll ever stick at hockey's highest level. The forward is expected to finish the campaign in the KHL.

Maltsev was placed on waivers Sunday, per Chris Johnston of TSN.

EDGE Analysis

Maltsev signed a two-way deal with the Kings in the offseason after he was held scoreless in five games with Colorado last year. The 25-year-old winger will report to AHL Ontario, if he clears waivers, where he'll serve as organizational depth.

Maltsev signed a one-year, two-way contract with LA on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Maltsev produced 11 goals and 21 points in 28 appearances with AHL Colorado last season. He's recorded six goals and nine points across 56 career NHL outings. Maltsev will probably begin the 2023-24 campaign in the minors.

Maltsev was assigned to AHL Colorado on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Maltsev's loan to the minors could be for cap-related reasons. If that's the case, he could be back with the Avalanche prior to the team's tilt with Nashville on Thursday. Maltsev has been credited with four shots on goal, two blocks and four hits in five games this year.

Maltsev had two shots on net and won all three faceoffs over 6:43 of ice time in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Maltsev was recalled by the Avalanche in time to make the trip east for his season debut. He skated on the fourth line, a unit that's not yet established, as head coach Jared Bednar tried multiple combinations, and been given little TOI early in the season. Tuesday's on-ice usage did not deviate from the pattern. Maltsev and his mates had just two third-period shifts.

The Avalanche recalled Maltsev from AHL Colorado on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Maltsev is the latest member of the Eagles to join the NHL parent club. Anton Blidh, Jayson Megna and Martin Kaut have all made the trip between leagues. In a corresponding move, Megna was reassigned to the AHL. Maltsev is expected to center the fourth line Tuesday in New York against the Rangers.

Maltsev cleared waivers and was sent to AHL Colorado on Monday, Brennan Vogt of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maltsev appeared in three preseason games, getting off one shot and picking up a minor penalty. He was scoreless in 18 NHL games last season had 48 points (17 goals) over 56 games with the Eagles.

Maltsev was waived Sunday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Maltsev tallied 17 goals and 48 points through 56 AHL games last season but was held scoreless in 18 appearances with the Avalanche. The 24-year-old has 51 games of NHL experience and could draw some interest before clearing waivers.

Maltsev penned a one-year contract with Colorado on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Maltsev played in 18 games for the Avs this past season in which he failed to register a single point. At this point, given the lack of offensive production he showed last year, Maltsev may have to put together an extremely impressive training camp if he wants to avoid beginning the 2022-23 campaign in the minors.

Maltsev was reassigned to AHL Colorado from the active roster Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Maltsev has averaged 7:17 and been held without a point over his last 12 NHL appearances. The 23-year-old has generated 18 points over 25 performances with AHL Colorado this season.