For the first time in nearly a year, Pyotr Kochetkov is in line to be back playing on NHL ice.
Obviously the stakes aren’t as high as it was 274 days ago, given that Sunday’s game against the Florida Panthers is the Carolina Hurricanes’ preseason opener, but regardless, it’s a huge step for the Russian netminder who has missed so much time.
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“I’m excited of course because last season was not too good, not too fun for me,” Kochetkov said. “Now I just see not too far. Just taking it day-by-day and wait for preseason games. After that, just live step-by-step.”
Kochetkov, 27, underwent hip surgery in December of 2025 to address a…
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