A surprising twist has emerged in the world of hockey prospects, capturing the attention of Montreal Canadiens fans and insiders alike. Yevgeni Volokhin, a young goaltender who has often flown under the radar within the organization, is suddenly back in the spotlight following a recent trade in the KHL. At just 20 years old, Volokhin’s journey has already taken him across multiple teams in Russia’s top league, and his latest move from HC Sochi to Spartak Moscow is sparking new interest in his potential.

Despite being a fifth-round pick in 2023, Volokhin has quietly put together a promising season behind a struggling Sochi squad, showcasing resilience and skill with an impressive save percentage. As he prepares to join the Canadiens’ development camp this summer and continues to build connections with fellow prospects, questions are swirling about whether he could follow in the footsteps of Russian goaltending stars like Ilya Sorokin and Igor Shesterkin. With a new opportunity ahead and a stronger team in front of him, Volokhin may be poised to surprise everyone and prove himself as a hidden gem in the Canadiens’ pipeline.

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We have some interesting last-minute news involving a forgotten prospect from the Montreal Canadiens organization.

As reported by TVA Sports, Canadiens goaltending prospect Yevgeni Volokhin has been traded in the KHL.

“The 20-year-old goaltender was traded from HC Sochi to Spartak Moscow in exchange for a sum of money on Tuesday. This is the second time in less than a year that Volokhin has been involved in a trade.”

– TVA Sports

He’s a prospect often forgotten within the Canadiens organization, but one who’s quite intriguing.

Yevgeni Volokhin Aims to Follow in the Footsteps of Ilya Sorokin and Igor Shesterkin

Volokhin was a fifth-round pick of the Montreal Canadiens in 2023 (144th overall), making him a selection by Kent Hughes and Nick Bobrov.

The 6-foot-3, 170-pound goaltender played his first full season in the KHL in 2024-25, posting an impressive .901 save percentage behind the very weak Sochi team (record of 4 wins, 17 losses, and 1 overtime loss).

Let’s not forget that Volokhin recently agreed to attend the Canadiens’ development camp this summer and remains in contact with other Habs prospects from his country, such as Ivan Demidov.

He might be a hidden gem, and we’re eager to see how he performs with a stronger team in front of him.