Avangard Omsk Acquires Alexei Makeyev In Blockbuster Trade with Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg
Key Points
- Avangard Omsk has acquired forward Alexei Makeyev from Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg in a blockbuster trade.
- The deal also sends forward Sergei Shirokov and defenseman Damir Sharipzyanov to Avtomobilist.
- Makeyev is a skilled offensive player who is expected to make an immediate impact for Avangard.
The Trade
The trade was announced on Tuesday and is considered to be one of the biggest moves of the KHL season.
Avangard Omsk is getting a proven scorer in Makeyev, who has 10 goals and 15 assists in 30 games this season.
Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg is getting a young, talented player in Shirokov, who has 5 goals and 10 assists in 25 games this season.
The Impact
Makeyev is expected to be a key player for Avangard Omsk, who are currently in second place in the KHL's Eastern Conference.
Shirokov is expected to be a key player for Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg, who are currently in seventh place in the KHL's Eastern Conference.
The Future
The trade is a win-win for both teams.
Avangard Omsk gets a proven scorer in Makeyev, who can help them compete for a championship.
Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg gets a young, talented player in Shirokov, who can help them build for the future.
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