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Fantasy Summary

Khokhlachev is a creative and shifty forward with soft hands, excelling as both a playmaker and a finisher. He is a smooth skater and has a quick, accurate shot.


Observations

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August 2021 – Khokhlachev has officially become a UFA and is free to sign with any team should he wish to pursue an NHL future. Chris Mazza
May 2020 – Khokhlachev was traded from Spartak Moskva to Avangard Omsk. He has continued to produce at the level of a top-six forward since returning to Russia, and now has just one more season to wait before becoming an NHL UFA. He had reportedly been eyeing a reunion with Boston as recently as 2018, however that never came to fruition. This does, however, highlight his apparent desire to return to the NHL, which he can do with any team on July 1, 2021. Chris Mazza

October 2019 – Khokhlachev has returned to Spartak Moskva for the 2019-2020 campaign. The clock continues to tick towards Khokhlachev’s UFA status, which would be July 1, 2021. The Bruins have a crowded group of skilled forwards, which makes an NHL return more likely to happen outside of Boston if KoKo decides to come back. Chris Mazza

April 2019 – Khokhlachev finished his KHL season with 18 goals and 37 points in 54 games, while chipping in a single assist through six playoff games in a first round exit for Spartak Moskva. His production remains largely in line with that of seasons past, as he continues to show his offensive abilities in every league outside the NHL. It is important to note that the 25-year-old decided to sign a one year deal with Spartak prior to last season, opening the door for a potential Bruins reunion next season. Chris Mazza

 

October 2018 – Despite rumours that Khokhlachev was looking at an NHL return to play for Boston this season, he chose to re-sign with the KHL’s Spartak Moscow for at least one more season. The 25-year-old possesses plenty of talent and would certainly offer an offensive boost to most NHL teams, however it appears unlikely that a reunion with the Bruins will ever come to fruition. He could remain under team control for at least a few more seasons and once he turns 27 he will be eligible to return to return as a UFA free to sign with any team in the league. Chris Mazza

 

February 2018 – Don’t close the door on Khokhlachev just yet. The creative dynamic centre is having a near point per game year in the KHL. If he can stay on his current pace a top five finish for points in the KHL is realistic on a team that’s low in the standings, and t’s hard to think the Bruins brass haven’t been keeping an eye on the former second rounder. Khokhlachev had a great deal of success under Bruce Cassidy in Providence in the past, and with the Bruins trending towards more speed and skill; a fast, creative and proven finisher like AK could get another look. The Bruins still retain his rights and he has not yet signed an extension with his club in Spartak. There were rumours in the fall that he is considering a return to Boston for the 2018/2019 season citing comfort and trust in the new coach. He’s worth keeping as a sleeper prospect on your fantasy team. Sid Osmond

 

June 2017 – Khokhlachev seems like a bit of an afterthought right now for the Bruins organization, however, the club still owns his rights going into the 2017 season. This is relevant because the Khokhlachev was at one time a highly touted prospect for the Bruins, but was lost in the organizational depth chart. In theory, the rights to Khokhlachev could be a piece that the Los Vegas Golden Knights have their eye on for this upcoming expansion draft, but the 11 total points he mustered in the KHL shouldn’t be overly attractive for the potential suitor. Mike Drover 

June 2016 – Alex Khokhlachev is heading to Russia to join SKA St. Petersburg. Confirmation on his status for the upcoming season is expected after June 30th when Khokhlachev’s current entry level contract is set to expire. Fourth in AHL scoring, the young, skilled centerman felt as though he was never given a fair opportunity with the big club. Formerly selected 40th overall in the 2011 entry draft, Khokhlachev led the Providence Bruins last season with 68 points in just 60 games. Michael Drover

December 2015 – Khokhlachev has been recalled by the Bruins to replace Zac Rinaldo in the lineup. Khokhlachev has 20 points in 17 games with Providence, and is excited by the chance to show he belongs in Boston. He likely won’t get a lot of ice time to start with but that may change if he starts off well.  Keep him on your radar. Michael Boeckler

November 2015 – Khokhlachev looks like he will have another solid year in Providence – he already has 13 points (including four goals) in his first 10 games. Khokhlachev has apparently started getting impatient with the Bruins, telling reporters that, at 22, he deserves a spot in Boston. The Bruins, meanwhile, insist he needs more seasoning in the AHL. This is the final year of Khokhlachev’s current contract, so look for him to end up in Boston soon or on the trading block, where surely another team would pony up for the potential star. Michael Boeckler

January 2015 – Khokhlachev has been selected to play in this year’s AHL All-Star Classic. The 21-year-old has had a strong if unspectacular season thus far with the P-Bruins, tallying 25 points in 27 games – good for second in team scoring behind only David Pastrnak. Michael Boeckler

April 2014 – Khokhlachev was named the American Hockey League’s rookie of the month for March. In 12 games he amassed 5 goals and 12 assists for 17 points. Now the team’s leading scorer, Khokhlachev has exceeded all expectations this year and will likely be given a long look at next year’s training camp. Michael Boeckler

December 2013 – KoKo has had an excellent season in the AHL with Providence compiling 17 points in 23 games. If Boston wasn’t so damn deep he would surely be utilizing his explosive speed on the Bruins. He was almost traded last season to Calgary for Jarome Iginla in a deal that was leaked but was not official. As it stands now he will continue to work it in the AHL this season, then compete for a roster spot next camp as the Bruins have only 10 projected forwards signed for next season. While the Bruins are not in need of new blood, they will be looking to allow homegrown talent to succeed the way Soderberg and Spooner have this season and Khoklachev would add a slippery dimension that the Bruins do not currently have. That said Peter Chiarelli wants to win again, and KoKo could be an attractive piece to dangle once again at the deadline in order to pull on another big depth piece for a Boston run. If I was an owner of him, I would be more attracted to waiting for his opportunity with the large and successful potential line mates in Boston than him being fast tracked in another organization. Jason Banks

October 2012 – Alexander Khokhlachev was named to the 2012 Subway Super Series Team OHL Russia Roster slated to compete in a six-game series versus all-star teams from the Canadian Hockey League in November. Brendan Ross

July 2012 – ‘KoKo’ has recently signed his three year entry-level contract with Boston. He has also recently signed with Spartak Moskva of the KHL. Look at this as a positive move to Russia, he was destine to return to junior as he is not of age to turn pro in the AHL and would not crack the Bruins roster. Playing for Spartak he will be playing with grown men, develop a stronger game and be fed information from former NHL prospects Branko Radjivojevic, Stefan Ruzicka and Shoan Morrison. Jason Banks

February, 2012 –The Windsor Spitfires stole Alexander Khokhlachev as he fell to 23rd overall in the 2010 CHL Import Draft due to the uncertainty of whether he would report to North America.  The undersized shifty Khokhlachev slipped to the Boston Bruins at 40th overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft as well and he is showing to become a very valuable pick.  “Ko-Ko” as he has been dubbed has adapted extremely well to the North American game notching 76 points as a rookie and added another 20 playoff points in just 18 playoff contests.  Khokhlachev is a great skater with imposing speed and with his slick surgeon-like stickhandling skills he is incredibly difficult to contain one-on-one.  The Windsor Spitfires leading scoring displays good defensive instincts as well often earning valuable penalty kill ice time as well.  The dynamic Khokhlachev is a passionate player who does not shy away from contact and goes to all areas of the rink to score or setup his teammates. Brendan Ross

Attributes
Fantasy Upside 5.0
NHL Certainty 3.0
Country RUS
Position C
Roster Type Junior
Shoot/Glove Left
Date of Birth September 9, 1993
Height 5‘10”
Weight 181 lbs
Drafted 2011 Round 2; Overall: 40

Stats

 Season Team League GP G A TP PIM      Playoffs GP G A TP PIM 
 2005-2006 MoskvaQC Int PW- - -- -|        
 2006-2007 Team Moskva U14Districts Cup U145 6 1016 2|        
 2007-2008 SDYUSHOR Spartak MoskvaMosJHL2 0 00 0|        
  Team Moskva U15Districts Cup U155 5 1015 2|        
 2008-2009 Spartak Moskva-2Russia339 7 916 10|Playoffs3 0 11
  SDYUSHOR Spartak MoskvaMosJHL1 0 11 0|        
  Team Moskva U16Districts Cup U165 5 813 4|        
  Russia U16 (all)International-Jr- - -- -|        
 2009-2010 Spartak Moskva U17Russia U17- - -- -|        
  Team Moskva U17Districts Cup U175 5 611 0|        
  MHK Spartak MoskvaMHL51 15 2540 22|        
  Russia U17WHC-176 5 813 4|        
 2010-2011 Windsor SpitfiresOHL67 34 4276 28|Playoffs18 9 1120
 2011-2012 Windsor SpitfiresOHL56 25 4469 32|        
  Russia U20WJC-207 4 15 6|        
  Russian Selects U20Jr Super Series1 1 01 0|        
 2012-2013 Spartak MoskvaKHL26 2 57 20|        
  Windsor SpitfiresOHL29 22 2648 20|        
  Providence BruinsAHL11 2 13 8|        
  Russia U20WJC-207 3 25 4|        
  Russian Selects U20Jr Super Series6 2 13 2|        
 2013-2014 Boston BruinsNHL1 0 00 2|        
  Providence BruinsAHL65 21 3657 28|Playoffs12 9 514 12 
 2014-2015 Boston BruinsNHL3 0 00 0|        
  Providence BruinsAHL61 15 2843 28|Playoffs5 2 13
 2015-2016 Boston BruinsNHL5 0 00 0|        
  Providence BruinsAHL60 23 4568 12|Playoffs3 0 22
 2016-2017 SKA St. PetersburgKHL25 5 510 2|Playoffs9 0 11 11 
 2017-2018 Spartak MoskvaKHL52 19 3150 48|Playoffs4 0 11
  Russia II (all)International6 1 34 2|        
 2018-2019 Spartak MoskvaKHL54 18 1937 34|Playoffs6 0 11 10 
  Russia II (all)International7 2 35 2|        
 2019-2020 Spartak MoskvaKHL56 14 1832 24|Playoffs6 2 35 14 
 2020-2021 Avangard OmskKHL59 11 2334 20|Playoffs23 1 45
 2021-2022 Spartak MoskvaKHL46 16 1935 30|Playoffs5 2 13
 2022-2023 Spartak MoskvaKHL65 19 3655 73|        
 2023-2024 Amur KhabarovskKHL60 8 1624 20|Playoffs6 1 23

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