Gagarin Cup Winner Kancerov Leaves Metallurg for Chicago Blackhawks System
21-year-old forward Roman Kancerov terminates his contract with KHL's Metallurg Magnitogorsk to pursue his NHL career with the Chicago Blackhawks, who drafted him in 2023.
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21-year-old forward Roman Kancerov terminates his contract with KHL's Metallurg Magnitogorsk to pursue his NHL career with the Chicago Blackhawks, who drafted him in 2023.
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