Evgeny Svechnikov

San Jose Sharks logo
Age 26 Oct 31, 1996
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk RUS
Left Wing shoots left
6'3" 191 cm
208 lbs 94 kg
ELC Signing Age 18
Waivers Signing Age 18
UFA Year 2024
Agent Daniel Milstein
Draft Year 2015
Drafted Overall 19
Draft Round 1
Draft Team Detroit Red Wings logo

Transaction History
Aug 11, 2023 Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov signed a two-year contract with Ak Bars Kazan of the KHL on Friday.
Jun 30, 2023 Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov didn't get a qualifying offer from San Jose, which will make him an unrestricted free agent Saturday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Apr 3, 2023 San Jose Sharks | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov (lower body) will return to action Tuesday versus the Colorado Avalanche, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Mar 27, 2023 San Jose Sharks | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov (lower body) is considered week-to-week, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Mar 20, 2023 San Jose Sharks | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov (lower body) did not accompany the San Jose Sharks to Canada for the team's three-game road trip this week, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Mar 18, 2023 San Jose Sharks | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov (undisclosed) won't play Saturday versus the New York Islanders, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Mar 16, 2023 San Jose Sharks | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov (undisclosed) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Seattle Kraken, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Mar 2, 2023 San Jose Sharks | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov (undisclosed) is set to play Thursday versus the St. Louis Blues, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Feb 28, 2023 San Jose Sharks | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov sustained an injury Tuesday versus the Montreal Canadiens, but head coach David Quinn didn't have an update on the winger's status after the game, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Feb 26, 2023 San Jose Sharks | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov scored a goal on four shots and added seven hits in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.
Feb 20, 2023 San Jose Sharks | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Monday's 4-0 win over the Seattle Kraken.
Feb 19, 2023 San Jose Sharks | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov scored a goal in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
Feb 12, 2023 San Jose Sharks | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals.
Jan 28, 2023 San Jose Sharks | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov posted an assist in Friday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Jan 1, 2023 San Jose Sharks | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov scored a goal and added two hits in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Dec 23, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Mason Shaw | Shaw received a two-game suspension for kneeing Evgeny Svechnikov on Thursday.
Dec 23, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Mason Shaw | Shaw will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety for kneeing Evgeny Svechnikov on Thursday.
Dec 12, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov was summoned from AHL San Jose on Monday, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.
Dec 9, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov posted an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 6-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Dec 7, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov has cleared waivers, but he'll still play Wednesday against the Vancouver Canucks, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Dec 6, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov was waived by the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, TSN's Chris Johnston reports.
Nov 11, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov scored a goal and went plus-2 in Friday's 5-4 win over the Dallas Stars.
Nov 2, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov posted an assist, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
Oct 19, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov scored a goal and drew an assist, but the San Jose Sharks couldn't muster any more offense in a 5-2 loss to the New York Islanders on Tuesday.
Oct 14, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov scored a goal in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Oct 8, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov will draw into San Jose's lineup Saturday against the Nashville Predators, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Sep 3, 2022 San Jose Sharks | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov signed a one-year, two-way contract with the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, per his agent Dan Milstein.
Jul 11, 2022 Winnipeg Jets | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov was not extended a qualifying offer by the Winnipeg Jets and will become an unrestricted free agent, per Sportsnet on Monday.
Apr 11, 2022 Winnipeg Jets | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov scored a goal on three shots and added three hits in Monday's 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Mar 20, 2022 Winnipeg Jets | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov posted an assist and two shots on goal in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Mar 4, 2022 Winnipeg Jets | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov logged an assist, three shots on goal and four hits in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars.
Mar 2, 2022 Winnipeg Jets | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov added a goal and an assist in a 8-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.
Feb 27, 2022 Winnipeg Jets | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov had a goal and an assist in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Arizona Coyotes.
Feb 25, 2022 Winnipeg Jets | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
Jan 20, 2022 Winnipeg Jets | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov (upper body) will return to the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nashville Predators, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.
Jan 18, 2022 Winnipeg Jets | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov (upper body) "needs a couple of more days" in recovery, per Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun.
Jan 15, 2022 Winnipeg Jets | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov is dealing with an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.
Jan 4, 2022 Winnipeg Jets | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov scored a goal on four shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes.
Jan 4, 2022 Winnipeg Jets | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov (undisclosed) is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday versus the Arizona Coyotes, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.
Jan 1, 2022 Winnipeg Jets | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov (undisclosed) won't play Sunday versus Vegas, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.
Dec 28, 2021 Winnipeg Jets | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov (undisclosed) won't be available versus Calgary on Friday, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.
Dec 18, 2021 Winnipeg Jets | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov (undisclosed) will be out longer than day-to-day, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.
Dec 17, 2021 Winnipeg Jets | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov (undisclosed) will be evaluated further Saturday after exiting Friday's 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals, Mitchell Clinton of the Winnipeg Jets' official site reports.
Dec 5, 2021 Winnipeg Jets | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov scored a goal in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Nov 27, 2021 Winnipeg Jets | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov produced an assist, three shots on goal and two PIM in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames.
Nov 5, 2021 Winnipeg Jets | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov produced an assist and five hits in Friday's 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Oct 26, 2021 Winnipeg Jets | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Oct 21, 2021 Winnipeg Jets | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov logged an assist, two hits and two PIM in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Oct 13, 2021 Winnipeg Jets | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov -- who was in training camp on a minor-league contract -- inked a one-year, two-way pact with Winnipeg on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Aug 20, 2021 Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov signed a one-year AHL contract with the Manitoba Moose on Friday.
Jul 26, 2021 Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov will not be given a qualifying offer by Detroit on Monday and will test free agency, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
May 8, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov (COVID-19 protocols) is in NHL.com's projected lineup for Saturday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
May 4, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov surfaced on the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Monday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Apr 25, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov registered an assist Saturday in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars.
Apr 19, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov (upper body) will be in Monday's lineup against the Dallas Stars.
Apr 19, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov (upper body) will be a game-time decision Monday in Dallas.
Apr 16, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Apr 15, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov (upper body) won't be available for Thursday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Apr 10, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov was added to the active roster Saturday.
Apr 9, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov was reassigned to the Detroit Red Wings' taxi squad Friday.
Apr 8, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov was promoted to the active roster Thursday.
Apr 7, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov was assigned to the Detroit Red Wings' taxi squad Wednesday.
Apr 6, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov was promoted to the active roster Tuesday.
Apr 3, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov cleared waivers Saturday and was assigned to the taxi squad.
Apr 2, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov was waived by Detroit on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Apr 2, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov was returned to Detroit's taxi squad Friday.
Apr 1, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov was promoted to the Detroit Red Wings' active roster Thursday.
Mar 31, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov was reassigned to the Detroit Red Wings' taxi squad Wednesday.
Mar 30, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov was promoted to the active roster Tuesday.
Mar 29, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov was designated for the taxi squad Monday.
Mar 18, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov was promoted to Detroit's active roster Thursday.
Mar 17, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov was returned to the Detroit Red Wings' taxi squad Wednesday.
Mar 16, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov has been promoted to the Detroit Red Wings' active roster ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes.
Mar 15, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov was added to the taxi squad Monday.
Mar 12, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov was assigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Friday.
Mar 5, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov was assigned to Detroit's taxi squad Friday.
Mar 4, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov was promoted to the Detroit Red Wings' active roster Thursday.
Mar 2, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov was promoted to the active roster Tuesday.
Mar 1, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov was designated for the taxi squad Monday.
Feb 28, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov scored a power-play goal on three shots in Sunday's 7-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.
Feb 27, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov picked up a goal and an assist with three shots in a 5-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.
Feb 27, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov was promoted to the active roster ahead of Saturday's game versus the Chicago Blackhawks.
Feb 16, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids to the taxi squad Tuesday.
Jan 11, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov was waived by the Detroit Red Wings on Monday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Jan 11, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov (arm) was back on the ice for Monday's practice session, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Jan 5, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov sustained an arm injury in Tuesday's intrasquad scrimmage, Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News reports.
Jan 3, 2021 Detroit Red Wings | Evgeny Svechnikov | Svechnikov is well aware that he is facing an uphill battle to win a roster spot out of training camp for the Detroit Red Wings, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports. "I know it's a lot of pressure and (media) are going to ask about it," Svechnikov said. "I want to make this team and want to make the team better. I'm ready mentally, physically, and through all the adversity I went through, I'm even better with that."
Aug 9, 2020 Detroit Red Wings | Signed LW Evgeny Svechnikov to a one-year contract extension.
Oct 29, 2019 Detroit Red Wings | Assigned LW Evgeny Svechnikov to Grand Rapids (AHL).
Oct 22, 2019 Detroit Red Wings | Recalled LW Evgeny Svechnikov from Grand Rapids (AHL).
Oct 15, 2019 Detroit Red Wings | Assigned LW Evgeny Svechnikov to Grand Rapids (AHL).
Oct 7, 2019 Detroit Red Wings | Recalled RW Evgeny Svechnikov from Grand Rapids (AHL).
Sep 28, 2019 Detroit Red Wings | Assigned RW Evgeny Svechnikov to Grand Rapids (AHL).
Apr 4, 2018 Detroit Red Wings | Assigned RW Evgeny Svechnikov to Grand Rapids (AHL).
Mar 7, 2018 Detroit Red Wings | Recalled RW Evgeny Svechnikov from Grand Rapids (AHL).
Oct 19, 2017 Detroit Red Wings | Activated RW Evgeny Svechnikov from injured reserve.
Oct 2, 2017 Detroit Red Wings | Placed RW Evgeny Svechnikov on IR.
Apr 5, 2017 Detroit Red Wings | Assigned RW Evgeny Svechnikov to Grand Rapids (AHL).
Apr 3, 2017 Detroit Red Wings | Recalled LW Evgeny Svechnikov from Grand Rapids (AHL).
Oct 8, 2016 Detroit Red Wings | Assigned LW Evgeny Svechnikov to Grand Rapids (AHL).
2022-2023 Regular Season Stats

Evgeny Svechnikov
GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks logo 59 8 6 14 -6 26 604 46.40 45.70 -4.50 47.40 -2.00 0.79 1.39
Evgeny Svechnikov Stats by Elite Prospects Evgeny Svechnikov Advanced Stats by
Career Stats
Season Team League GP G A TP PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60 Playoffs GP G A TP PIM
2010-2011 Team Volga Region U15 Districts Cup U15 5 1 2 3 6
2011-2012 Russia U16 YOG 6 4 4 8 8
2011-2012 Ak Bars Kazan U16 Russia U16 Finals 6 2 4 6 2
2011-2012 Ak Bars Kazan Selects U15 WSI U15 7 5 7 12 20
2012-2013 Bars Kazan MHL 34 9 9 18 34 Playoffs 4 1 1 2 0
2012-2013 Russia U17 WHC-17 6 7 1 8 8
2012-2013 Irbis Kazan MHL B 6 2 2 4 6
2012-2013 Russia U18 WJC-18 7 0 1 1 4
2012-2013 Russia U17 EYOF 3 0 1 1 2
2012-2013 Ak Bars Kazan U17 Russia U17 Finals 5 6 3 9 2
2013-2014 Russia U18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup 4 0 0 0 8
2013-2014 Ak Bars Kazan KHL 3 0 0 0 0
2013-2014 Bars Kazan MHL 29 14 13 27 68 Playoffs 6 4 1 5 0
2013-2014 Russia U18 |WJAC-19| WJAC-19 5 0 0 0 7
2013-2014 Russia U18 WJC-18 5 3 4 7 4
Draft Yr 2014-2015 Cape Breton Eagles QMJHL 55 32 46 78 70 Playoffs 7 1 6 7 0
Draft Yr 2014-2015 Cape Breton Eagles JCWC 4 2 2 4 14 Playoffs 7 1 6 7 0
Draft Yr 2014-2015 Russian Selects U20 Jr Super Series 2 0 0 0 0
Draft Yr 2014-2015 Russia U20 (all) International-Jr 2 0 0 0 0
2015-2016 Cape Breton Eagles QMJHL 50 32 47 79 97 Playoffs 13 4 11 15 0
2015-2016 Russian Selects U20 Jr Super Series 2 2 0 2 4
2015-2016 Russia U20 WJC-20 7 0 0 0 6
2016-2017 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 74 20 31 51 62 Playoffs 19 5 7 12 0
2016-2017 Detroit Red Wings NHL 2 0 0 0 0 25 70.33 33.28 54.08 12.60 0.00 0.00
2017-2018 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 57 7 16 23 58 Playoffs 5 1 0 1 0
2017-2018 Detroit Red Wings NHL 14 2 2 4 8 122 50.00 44.65 -6.49 50.52 1.50 0.98 1.96
2019-2020 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 51 11 14 25 61
2019-2020 Detroit Red Wings NHL 4 0 0 0 2 30 43.20 -14.10 48.10 -8.50
2020-2021 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 4 1 1 2 2
2020-2021 Detroit Red Wings NHL 21 3 5 8 10 208 40.00 45.60 2.70 45.90 2.90 0.58 1.73
2021-2022 Winnipeg Jets NHL 72 7 12 19 38 756 45.60 49.20 -1.10 48.40 -1.90 0.56 1.51
2022-2023 San Jose Sharks NHL 59 8 6 14 26 604 46.40 45.70 -4.50 47.40 -2.00 0.79 1.39
2023-2024 Ak Bars Kazan KHL 5 1 0 1 2
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Contract History

Signing Team San Jose Sharks logo
Signing Date September 3, 2022
Signing Status UFA no QO
Agent Daniel Milstein
Standard Contract | 1 Years $750,000 0.91% of cap space
2022-2023
Cap Hit $750,000
UFA no QO
AAV $750,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $750,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $750,000
Minors Salary $350,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Winnipeg Jets logo
Signing Date October 13, 2021
Signing Status UFA no QO
Agent Daniel Milstein
Standard Contract | 1 Years $750,000 0.92% of cap space
2021-2022
Cap Hit $750,000
UFA no QO
AAV $750,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $750,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $750,000
Minors Salary $215,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Detroit Red Wings logo
Signing Date August 10, 2020
Signing Status RFA
Agent Mark Gandler & Todd Diamond
Standard Contract | 1 Years $874,125 1.07% of cap space
2020-2021
Cap Hit $874,125
UFA no QO
AAV $874,125
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $874,125
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $874,125
Minors Salary $70,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Detroit Red Wings logo
Signing Date October 2, 2015
Agent Mark Gandler & Todd Diamond
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,589,999 1.30% of cap space
2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020
Cap Hit $925,000 $894,167 $863,333 $863,333 $863,333
RFA
AAV $1,137,500 $1,106,667 $1,075,833 $1,075,833 $1,075,833
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0 $212,500 $425,000
Base Salary $0 $0 $832,500 $832,500 $832,500
Signing Bonuses $92,500 $92,500 $92,500 $0 $0
Total Salary $0 $0 $925,000 $832,500 $832,500
Minors Salary $0 $0 $70,000 $70,000 $70,000
Clauses
UFA Year