Zakhar Bardakov Signs In KHL

By Brennan McClain | at July 3, 2026 9:24 pm July 3: Bardakov has officially signed with SKA, the KHL announced. Colorado tendered him a qualifying offer earlier this week, meaning that his NHL rights remain with them. The short-term nature of the deal overseas could permit him to return to the Avalanche for 2027-28 if he has a strong showing in the KHL. June 17: According to PuckPedia, Colorado Avalanche depth forward Zakhar Bardakov is expected to sign with the KHL’s SKA St. Petersburg this offseason. His signing rights will remain with the Avalanche this offseason as a restricted…