Maxim Golod’s professional career will get started at the ECHL level as the Ducks prospect was assigned to Tulsa today, per the ECHL’s transaction log. Anaheim signed the undrafted free agent to an entry-level deal back in October shortly after the conclusion of the draft.
The 20-year-old winger spent the last three seasons with Erie of the OHL and took a big step forward offensively in 2019-20 to really get himself on the NHL radar. After picking up just 68 points over his first two years with the Otters, he notched 25 goals and 53 assists in 63 games to lead the Otters in scoring last season.
Whenever training camps get underway (which could be later this month with Anaheim getting a few extra days after not being part of the Return to Play), it’s doubtful that Golod will be among the invitees. With the AHL campaign still being two months away, this assignment will give him a good chance to get his feet wet in the pros and get some playing time before trying to contend for a roster spot with AHL San Diego in February.
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