The 2022 second-round pick (52nd overall) has tallied a goal and three assists in four games, quickly living up to the hype Russian hockey analysts predicted.
Buchelnikov is showing his potential as he consistently contributes, with points in three of Vityaz's four games.
Meanwhile, fellow Red Wings prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka returned from an injury just in time to help his team, Skelleftea, during their injury crisis. Sandin Pellikka, Detroit's 2023 first-round pick, had missed a game in the Champions Hockey League due to aggravating an old injury. However, he's back to full contact in practice, signalling his readiness to rejoin Skelleftea's depleted defensive corps as they face the Lahti Pelicans.
In other news, former Red Wings defenseman Steven Kampfer, now playing in the KHL for Traktor, shared his love for Russian cuisine. In a recent interview, Kampfer expressed that the food quality in Russia surpasses what he experienced in the United States, especially appreciating the freshness and taste of local products.
Source: DetHockeyNow
Red Wings Prospect Notebook: Sandin Pellikka Back in Action
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