Impact Svechnikov was on the ice Wednesday skating in a fourth-line role, which is unlikely to be his spot in the lineup once cleared to play. Despite being limited to just 64 games last season, the 23-year-old winger managed to put up the fourth 20-goal campaign in his five-year NHL career. Barring a last-minute setback, Svechnikov should be in line to reach that threshold again this season. Whenever he is cleared to play, the Russian should slot into a top-six role and link up with the No. 1 power-play unit.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE