After crossing over from Russia, Soshnikov spent the majority of his first season in North America (2015-16) playing a checking line role against top lines in the AHL, tallying 18 goals in 52 games before he received the call from the Leafs.
2016-17 Season Expectations
Outside of the lottery pick, Soshnikov was one of the few exciting developments of the Leafs’ 2015-16 season after he was brought up from the Marlies at the end of February. He put up five points in 11 games and looked good on Nazem Kadri’s wing, showing off an explosive shot and fearless brand of physical play that belies his size.