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Sent to AHL Voronkov was assigned to AHL Cleveland on Monday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 23-year-old center was always likely to begin the season in the AHL due to the Blue Jackets' roster crunch at forward, but Voronkov has a clause in his contract that says he can return to the KHL if he's not on an NHL roster by the end of December. As a result, he could be one of the first players called up if injuries hit the Columbus roster.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out clause in contract Voronkov has a clause in his contract that would allow him to return to the KHL if he's not on an NHL roster by the end of December, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 23-year-old center measured at a massive 6-foor-5, 240 pounds in training camp with the Blue Jackets and could give them a physical presence in a bottom-six role, but the team's depth at forward could also cause Voronkov to begin the season with AHL Cleveland. GM Jarmo Kekalainen believes he'll make the Opening Night roster, however. "I'll say this... when he's in front of the net trying to screen the goalie, I kinda like his size right now," Kekalainen said this weekend.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE