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Maxim
Afinogenov
Right Wing
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Birthdate
4/9/1979
Birthplace
Moscow, Russia
Draft Info
1997: Rd 3, Pk 69 (BUF)
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Birthdate
4/9/1979
Birthplace
Moscow, Russia
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
Lightning get rights to Jake Guentzel prior to NHL free agency
The Lightning got a head start on free agency by acquiring the rights to high-scoring winger Jake Guentzel from Carolina in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick.
2024 NHL offseason trade tracker: Deals, grades, news, more
Stay up to date on all the moves this summer as all 32 teams re-shape their rosters for the 2024-25 NHL season.
Buzz from the NHL draft: Celebrini, Stamkos, Guentzel, more
In addition to all the picks and trades, NHL execs in Las Vegas were getting set for free agency and more deals. Here's what we heard on the ground.
Lightning create salary cap room, but not for Steven Stamkos
Despite a flurry of moves that created salary cap space for the Tampa Bay Lightning, general manager Julien BriseBois told reporters Saturday at the NHL draft that captain Steven Stamkos will still hit unrestricted free agency on Monday.
Sabres buy out veteran Jeff Skinner with 3 years left on deal
The Buffalo Sabres are buying out veteran winger Jeff Skinner's contract with three years left on the deal, GM Kevyn Adams announced Saturday.
Maple Leafs acquire negotiation rights to Chris Tanev
With less than two days before the NHL free agency signing period opens, the Toronto Maple Leafs got a jump on the open market, acquiring the signing rights to coveted defenseman Chris Tanev, 34, in a trade with the Dallas Stars on Saturday afternoon.
