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Alexander Burmistrov signs with Cincinnati Cyclones after KHL stint

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 8:04 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Alexander Burmistrov signs with Cincinnati Cyclones after KHL stint
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Alexander Burmistrov has signed with the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL, as announced on August 21. Burmistrov was selected eighth overall in the 2010 NHL Draft by the Atlanta Thrashers and played seven seasons in the NHL, recording 37 goals and 64 assists. After nine years in the Kontinental Hockey League, mainly with Ak Bars Kazan, he returns to North America. Cyclones head coach Riley Weselowski emphasized Burmistrov's experience and ability to influence the game's pace, noting his competitive history in professional and international hockey.

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  • •Burmistrov was the eighth overall pick in the 2010 NHL Draft.
  • •He recorded 37 goals and 64 assists over seven NHL seasons.
  • •Burmistrov returns to the U.S. after nine years in the KHL.
  • •He has played for the Atlanta Thrashers, Winnipeg, Arizona, and Vancouver.
  • •Cyclones coach highlights Burmistrov's winning mentality and game control.
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  • 8:04 PMYahoo Sports — Alexander Burmistrov, former NHL first-round pick, signs with Cyclones
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Alexander Burmistrov, the eighth overall pick in the 2010 NHL Draft, has joined the Cincinnati Cyclones.

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