Impact Zherenko posted a 12-14-1 record with a 3.49 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 29 AHL contests during the 2023-24 regular season. He will likely spend most, if not all, of 2024-25 in the minors.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Demoted to AHL Zherenko was sent to AHL Springfield on Sunday.
Falls to Chicago Zherenko allowed six goals on 22 shots in Saturday's 6-2 preseason loss to the Blackhawks in Milwaukee.
Impact Zherenko wasn't up to the task against a mostly AHL Rockford-esque lineup, though the Blackhawks also dressed Connor Bedard for the contest. Over four periods of play in the preseason, Zherenko surrendered 10 goals on 39 shots. The 23-year-old is virtually guaranteed to open 2024-25 with AHL Springfield, and it would likely take an injury to Jordan Binnington or Joel Hofer for Zherenko to be considered for his NHL debut.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Facing Blackhawks Zherenko will start the first two periods on the road against Chicago on Saturday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
Impact Zherenko has yet to play a regular-season NHL game. The 23-year-old was 12-24-1 with a 3.49 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 29 regular-season games with AHL Springfield in 2023-24. Joel Hofer is expected to play the third period against the Blackhawks on Saturday.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Returned to AHL Zherenko was assigned to AHL Springfield on Friday, Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Zherenko was recalled Wednesday and was the backup to Jordan Binnington on Thursday versus Dallas. Zherenko was 10-8-3 with a 2.96 GAA and .918 save percentage with Springfield before his recall.
APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will back up Thursday Zherenko will be recalled from AHL Springfield to back up Jordan Binnington in Thursday's game versus the Stars, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
Impact Zherenko will likely continue to wait for his NHL debut, as Jordan Binnington will start the Blues' season finale. Joel Hofer will be reassigned to Springfield.
APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to AHL Zherenko was assigned to AHL Springfield on Sunday.
Impact Zherenko had been backing Jordan Binnington following a season-ending injury to Thomas Greiss. The 22-year-old Zherenko may be back with the big club prior to Wednesday's contest against Dallas.
APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from minors Zherenko was promoted from AHL Springfield on Monday.
Impact Zherenko's elevation under emergency conditions would seem to indicate either Jordan Binington or Thomas Greiss is dealing with an injury that could sideline them against the Flyers on Tuesday. With the Thunderbirds this year, the 22-year-old Zherenko posted a 10-8-3 record and .918 save percentage in 24 contests this year. Looking ahead to next season, Greiss could leave as an unrestricted free agent this summer, opening up a spot on the 23-man roster that Zherenko could be in contention to fill.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
