Kurashev signed a one-year, $1.2 million contract with the Sharks on Tuesday, according to PuckPedia.

EDGE Analysis

Kurashev accounted for seven goals, 14 points and a minus-28 rating with Chicago in 2024-25. The Sharks arguably have more talent than the Blackhawks, looking ahead to 2025-26, so Kurashev's production could increase, but his plus-minus rating may not improve much, if any. The 25-year-old should be able to work his way into a middle-six role with his new club this coming season.

Kurashev won't receive a qualifying offer from Chicago on Monday, making him an unrestricted free agent, according to Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

EDGE Analysis

Kurashev contributed seven goals and 14 points in 51 regular-season appearances with the Blackhawks in 2024-25 while averaging only 13:43 of ice time per game. The 25-year-old forward had 18 tallies and 36 assists across 75 outings in the 2023-24 regular season. If he receives an increased role in the right situation, he could have bounce-back potential in the 2025-26 campaign.

Kurashev scored a goal in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Kurashev put the Blackhawks ahead 3-2 in the second period, but the lead didn't last. He was in the lineup for just the fifth time since the start of March, though he's earned three points in that span. The 25-year-old will likely compete with Lukas Reichel for playing time for the rest of the season. Kurashev has 13 points, 52 shots on net, 30 hits and a minus-27 rating through 47 appearances in a disappointing follow-up to his 54-point breakout from 2023-24.

Kurashev recorded two assists, one shot on goal and a plus-1 rating in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Kurashev stepped onto the ice for the first time since March 7, and he did it in style by recording his first multi-assist game of the season. That said, the 25-year-old forward, who sees most of his time on ice as a bottom-six forward, has notched only 12 points (six goals, six assists) in his 44 appearances this season. Thus, he can't be trusted to deliver consistent scoring figures in most fantasy formats.

Kurashev (hand) was activated off injured reserve, setting the stage for him to play Friday versus Utah, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

EDGE Analysis

Kurashev has six goals and 10 points in 42 outings in 2024-25. He missed three straight games due to the injury. Kurashev will likely serve in a middle-six capacity in his return.

Kurashev (hand) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Kurashev will miss his second straight game against the Kings on Monday. He won't be eligible to play versus Ottawa on Wednesday, either. However, it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. He has registered six goals, 10 points and 48 shots on net in 42 appearances this season. Due to Kurashev's absence, Lukas Reichel will probably maintain a bottom-six role.

Kurashev (hand) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Ducks, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kurashev scored in Thursday's game versus the Golden Knights, but he missed practice Friday due to the hand issue. It'll now cost him at least one contest. Lukas Reichel will center Patrick Maroon and Craig Smith on the fourth line in Kurashev's absence.

Kurashev missed Friday's practice due to a hand injury, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

EDGE Analysis

Kurashev has six goals and 10 points over 42 appearances in 2024-25. If he can't play Saturday versus Anaheim, then Lukas Reichel will probably draw back into the lineup after spending the Blackhawks' previous two games in the press box.

Kurashev scored a goal in Thursday's 7-5 loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

This was Kurashev's second goal in the last three games. The 25-year-old forward also saw 12:42 of ice time Thursday, picking up a little extra usage after Nick Foligno (undisclosed) left the game injured. Kurashev could be in for a larger role if Foligno misses time, though the Blackhawks could rearrange their forward trios in any number of ways to cover an absence. For the season, Kurashev has 10 points, 48 shots on net and a minus-29 rating through 42 appearances, and he has mostly featured in a bottom-six role.

Kurashev scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Kurashev ended his seven-game goal drought with a tally late in the second period. He had just one assist in that span. The 25-year-old has had a largely disappointing season, one that's seen him slip into a part-time role while losing his power-play minutes. He's now at five goals, nine points, 45 shots on net, 28 hits and a minus-27 rating through 40 appearances. He's on track for the worst season of his career, and there's a legitimate chance the Blackhawks leave the pending restricted free agent unqualified this offseason.