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Earns helper in win Khusnutdinov logged an assist in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Penguins.

Impact Khusnutdinov's chances to contribute have been limited lately -- he's played on the fourth line in three straight games. His playing time is unlikely to improve after Frederick Gaudreau broke out for three points in a third-line role Tuesday. Khusnutdinov has two helpers, two shots on goal, five hits and six blocked shots over nine contests this season.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Records shorthanded assist Khusnutdinov posted a shorthanded assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Blues.

Impact Khusnutdinov is off to a quiet start in his first full NHL campaign -- the helper was his first point in four games. He's filled a bottom-six role so far, though he saw a season-high 14:44 of ice time Tuesday's win. The 22-year-old center was limited to four points in 16 regular-season outings after coming over from the KHL last year, so it's safe to question how high his scoring ceiling is given the limited sample.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Wild's Marat Khusnutdinov feeling comfortable in Minnesota after quick introduction last season The Russian center spent the offseason getting oriented to his new home state.

SEPTEMBER 24 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Nabs assist Saturday Khusnutdinov notched an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Khusnutdinov is starting to find a groove at the NHL level with three points over his last four games. The center has remained in a third-line role, but he's seen a bump in ice time during his warm-up. Khusnutdinov has four points, six shots on net, 16 hits and a minus-3 rating through 14 appearances for the Wild.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first NHL goal Khusnutdinov scored a power-play goal in Friday's 7-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact The goal was Khusnutdinov's first NHL tally and just his third point in 13 contests since he signed his entry-level deal. The 21-year-old has added six shots on net, 16 hits, six PIM and a minus-5 rating while seeing bottom-six minutes. Khusnutdinov still has enough skill to make an impact down the road, but he's not much of a fantasy option in the final week of this season.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Russian rookie learns Wild's rules - including an odd one about Kaprizov CHICAGO – In the month since he arrived from Russia, Marat Khusnutdinov has previewed the potential that made him an intriguing Wild prospec...

APRIL 9 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Newest Wild player Marat Khusnutdinov gets taxi service from fellow Russian Kirill Kaprizov The smooth-skating forward likely won't play Tuesday as he acclimates to hockey in North America.

MARCH 11 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

How Marat Khusnutdinov is preparing for his Wild debut, with Kirill Kaprizov as his mentor and 'taxi' Wild coach John Hynes said the center should make his debut this week, if not Tuesday against the Coyotes, possibly Thursday or Saturday.

MARCH 11 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Practicing Sunday Khusnutdinov (not injury related) practiced with the Wild on Sunday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's Khusnutdinov's first practice with the Wild since resolving his work visa issues. While the 21-year-old winger may serve as a healthy scratch Sunday versus Nashville, he could soon work his way into a middle-six role with Minnesota. Khusnutdinov had six goals and 30 points in 49 games with HK Sochi in the KHL this season.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Visa situation resolved Khusnutdinov will be traveling to Minnesota on Friday with the possibility of practicing on Saturday, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Impact Khusnutdinov's debut for Minnesota is inching closer and closer. The 21-year-old has notched six goals and 14 assists in 49 games, playing in the KHL. He will look to bolster this Wild team to a hopeful postseason appearance.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Kirill Kaprizov knows fellow Russian Marat Khusnutdinov's arrival to Wild will be big transition Recalling his own adjustment, Kirill Kaprizov is confident new Minnesota Wild teammate Marat Khrusnutdinov will settle in once he arrives fo...

MARCH 1 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Wild sign prospect Marat Khusnutdinov after KHL contract is terminated The deal is for the maximum $925,000 base salary, team and league sources told The Athletic, with performance bonuses in the second year.

FEBRUARY 29 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Working through visa situation Khusnutdinov is working through immigration, with general manager Bill Guerin hoping the winger will be ready to play within a week, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

Impact Khusnutdinov signed his entry-level contract Wednesday and Guerin expects him to jump right into the lineup once his immigration situation is resolved. He had 20 points in 55 KHL games this season, so expectations for the 21-year-old's production to close out 2023-24 should be fairly low. He was selected 37th overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, and his NHL debut should be fairly soon.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Inks entry-level contract Khusnutdinov signed a two-year, entry-level contract Wednesday.

Impact Khusnutdinov had six goals, 20 points and 43 PIM in 55 KHL contests between Sochi and St. Petersburg this season. It's not clear when he'll make his Wild debut, but he'll likely initially serve in a middle-six capacity once he does draw into the lineup. Minnesota selected Khusnutdinov with the No. 37 overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE