ALEXEI
MELNICHUK
G
Status
Unrestricted free agent
Ht/Wt
6’2’’,
190 lbs
Catches
L
Experience
1
year
Debut
Feb 11, 2021
Born
Jun 29, 1998
(26 yrs)
St. Petersburg, Russia
Signed
Signed by San Jose in 2020.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2022-07-11 |
Tampa Bay Lightning did not tender a qualifying offer.
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| 2022-03-21 |
Assigned to the Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL).
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| 2022-03-21 |
Acquired from the San Jose Sharks
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The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired goaltender Alexei Melnichuk from the San Jose Sharks for forward Antoine Morand. |
| 2022-01-14 |
Assigned to the San Jose Barracuda (AHL).
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| 2022-01-13 |
Placed on the taxi squad by the San Jose Sharks.
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Scouting Report
The Russian goaltender has enjoyed success in the KHL but has yet to translate it to impressive numbers in North America. He is still getting used to the smaller North American rinks, but reacts well on plays within the dots. Is extremely resilient, having overcome a family tragedy to reach the professonal ranks.
Long Range Potential: Depth goaltender.
