Florida Panthers‘ 6th round pick in the 2016 draft (#175 overall) Russian-born 4th year center Maxim Mamim(38) received a 1st NHL recall as a North American rookie with affiliate Springfield Thunderbirds.
The 6’2″ 191 lbs. forward plays tough checking style that also leaves him open for scoring opportunities.
Through 29 AHL games he has 9 goals and 13 assists with a +5 rating on a team that has a losing record.
In his debut he skated 15 shifts for 9:19 total ice time with 2 penalty minutes and one play breakup in a 3-2 shootout loss.
He started his pro career with three years playing for CSKA Moskva, where last season he had 12 goals and 13 assists with a +17 rating.
The recently turned 23-year old looks to become an impact player in the big league but may have to turn on the jets as he has just a 2-year entry level deal to turn some heads.