Alexander Burmistrov is set to become a member of the Arizona Coyotes.
General manager John Chayka claimed the center one day after Winnipeg placed him on waivers.
The former eighth overall selection in the 2010 draft will have to go through the immigration process before joining the Coyotes, which will likely take a few days according to Craig Morgan.
Here’s the team’s press release on the Burmistrov acquisition:
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – Arizona Coyotes General Manager John Chayka announced today that the Coyotes have claimed center Alexander Burmistrov off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets.