The Winnipeg Jets received Artemi Kniazev from the San Jose Sharks in a trade for Leon Gawanke.
Welcome to Winnipeg, Artemi Kniazev!
We’ve got a one-for-one trade with San Jose, exchanging defenceman Leon Gawanke for defenceman Artemi Kniazev.
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) July 2, 2023
Artemi appeared in 61 matches for the AHL’s San Jose Barracuda in the past campaign, earned 28 points for 5 goals and 23 assists, and had 32 penalty minutes.
The Russian made his debut in the National Hockey League for San Jose on November 4th, 2021, in his only match in the league till today.
Kniazev was drafted in the 2nd round with the 48th overall pick in the 2019 NHL draft.
Gawanke appeared in 68 matches last campaign for Winnipeg’s affiliate Manitoba Moose, where he notched 20 goals and gave 25 assists.
#SJSharks acquire prospect defenseman Leon Gawanke from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for defenseman Artemi Kniazev.
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) July 2, 2023