Forward Alexander Burmistrov has signed an ECHL contract with the Cincinnati Cyclones for the 2026-27 season. Burmistrov, 34, had two assists in 20 games last season in the KHL for the Shanghai Sharks.
The 8th overall pick of the 2010 NHL Draft is returning to the States. According to Tony Androckitis of Inside AHL Hockey, the ECHL’s Cincinnati Cyclones have signed forward Alexander Burmistrov for the 2026-27 campaign.
Alexander Burmistrov played over 300 games in the NHL, but now the 33-year old has headed to China, likely signalling the end of his career in North America.