28-year-old power forward Anton Burdasov has been released from his PTO with the Edmonton Oilers and is likely heading back to the KHL.
At 6'3", 215 lbs, Burdasov made a desperate attempt to join an NHL roster. With no contract forthcoming, he had joined the Oilers on a PTO after the start of training camp. He played two games in the pre-season and recorded an assist. But in the past couple of days, reports had him skating alongside Connor McDavid in preparation for their last preseason game against the Flames.
Burdasov's career-high in goals was 19, in a 50 game KHL season. Nevertheless, Oilers coach Dave Tippett called him "intriguing" and it was believed that he was in a legitimate fight for a roster spot with Tomas Jurco. That ended today, and Jurco can most likely breathe easier.
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