Gamzin nearing two-year extension with CSKA Moscow

New York Islanders prospect Dmitry Gamzin is close to signing a two-year extension with CSKA Moscow in the KHL. Gamzin was drafted by the Islanders in 2024, selected 118th overall. The 21-year-old goalie has played 24 games for CSKA Moscow. He has impressive statistics, with a save percentage of .928 and a goals-against average of 2.24. If Gamzin signs this extension, it suggests he will not be joining the Islanders or their AHL affiliate in the near future. This is similar to other goalies like Ilya Sorokin and Igor Shesterkin, who both stayed in the KHL until they were 25 before moving to the NHL. It appears that staying in the KHL is important for some goalies, possibly for development. Gamzin may consider joining the NHL or AHL after his extension ends in the 2027-28 season.