Sharks' Danil Gushchin: Nabs helper in overtime win
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Gushchin produced an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over Utah.
Gushchin set up a Fabian Zetterlund tally in the second period. The helper was Gushchin's first over seven regular-season appearances, which is a bit disappointing after he erupted for a five-assist game in the preseason. The 22-year-old has added eight shots on net, four hits, four blocked shots, four PIM and a minus-3 rating. With Will Smith on a development plan and Ty Dellandrea (upper body) landing on injured reserve, Gushchin should at least receive steady playing time in the short term.
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Sharks' Danil Gushchin: Erupts for five assists
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Gushchin distributed five assists while adding three shots on goal and a plus-4 rating in Saturday's 6-5 preseason win over the Golden Knights.
Gushchin had his hands all over the Sharks' frantic third-period comeback effort. After the game, head coach Ryan Warsofsky told reporters that Gushchin had a good camp, Max Miller of NHL.com reports. Gushchin's performance Saturday might be enough to earn the 22-year-old a spot on the Opening Night roster, and he may even begin the year in a top-six role, given the Sharks' lack of proven NHL-level talent.
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Sharks' Danil Gushchin: Scores in blowout loss
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Gushchin scored a goal in Monday's 9-2 loss to the Oilers.
Gushchin has a goal and an assist over three NHL appearances this season. The 22-year-old winger has added five blocked shots and four shots on net over that stretch. He posted 54 points over 56 contests with AHL San Jose prior to his call-up. Gushchin has been given plenty of time to develop in the AHL, so he should have a chance at an NHL job out of training camp in the fall.
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Sharks' Danil Gushchin: Recalled from minors
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Gushchin was called up from AHL San Jose on Sunday.
Gushchin has 20 goals and 54 points in 56 minor-league outings this season. He also has one assist and three shots on goal in two NHL appearances during the 2023-24 campaign.
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Sharks' Danil Gushchin: Dropped back to minors
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Gushchin was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Friday, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.
Gushchin's demotion to the minors is expected to be temporary considering the team doesn't play again until Monday's clash with Vancouver. In his two outings this season, the 21-year-old winger has notched one assist, three shots and five blocks. If he does get recalled before the trip to Vancouver, Gushchin should be in line for a top-six role and a spot on the power play.
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Sharks' Danil Gushchin: Earns helper in season debut
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Gushchin posted an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Panthers.
Gushchin set up Luke Kunin's go-ahead goal in the third period, though the Sharks failed to hold the lead. This was Gushchin's first NHL contest of the campaign, an achievement he earned after posting 13 points in 11 games with AHL San Jose. The 21-year-old will likely get a chance to audition for a long-term stay with the big club, and he's off to a good start.
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Sharks' Danil Gushchin: Elevated from minors
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Gushchin was recalled from AHL San Jose on Monday.
Gushchin has been lighting it up with the Barracuda this season, putting up four goals and nine assists in 11 minor-league games. The 2020 third-round pick has yet to get into an NHL game this season but could be in line to make his 2023-24 debut against the Panthers on Tuesday.
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Sharks' Danil Gushchin: Headed back to minors
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Gushchin was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Wednesday.
Gushchin has found success in his first two NHL games, tallying one goal, one assist and eight shots while averaging 15:55 of ice time. Unless Jeffrey Viel (upper body) or Oskar Lindblom (upper body) is ready to play against the Avalanche on Thursday, Gushchin could be brought back up from the minors and suit up in the contest.
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Sharks' Danil Gushchin: Summoned by big club
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Gushchin was promoted from AHL San Jose on Saturday.
The Sharks are dealing with a bunch of injuries up front, so Gushchin could potentially make his NHL debut Saturday versus the Coyotes. The 2020 third-round pick has picked up 16 goals and 36 points through 61 AHL appearances this season.
