Hockey club defender featured in National Hockey League training camp roster
The Montreal Canadiens NHL club has announced the lineup for their annual development camp, set to take place from July 1 to July 3, 2025. This year's camp features a total of 31 promising prospects, including 12 defensemen, 15 forwards, and 4 goaltenders.
Among the defensemen invited is 22-year-old Bogdan Konyushkov, a right-handed defender currently playing for Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Konyushkov, who was drafted by the Canadiens in the fourth round (110th overall) of the 2023 NHL Draft, has been making waves in the hockey world with his strong two-way play and poise on the ice.
Konyushkov's inclusion in the Canadiens' development camp is noteworthy, as it is uncommon for KHL players to participate in these camps. His attendance reflects the Canadiens' management's interest in evaluating his potential position in their defensive depth chart. General Manager Kent Hughes appears to be keeping a close eye on Konyushkov as a future option to potentially bolster the blue line and provide flexibility in trades involving other defensemen.
Konyushkov's performance history speaks for itself. In three professional seasons in the KHL, he has demonstrated his ability to contribute at a high competitive level. Last season alone, he played in 71 games for HC "Torpedo," scoring 18 points (4 goals and 14 assists). His strong playoff performance, where he played 17 games, recorded 13 points (3 goals and 10 assists), and notably took part in a marathon five-overtime quarterfinal game, further highlights his endurance and contribution at a high competitive level.
The Montreal Canadiens' decision to invite Konyushkov to their development camp signals that they see him as a valuable asset for their defensive future. With his strong KHL and VHL experience, Konyushkov adds depth as a right-handed defense prospect and could potentially be a trade asset in the future.
Sources: [1] TSN.ca, "Montreal Canadiens invite Bogdan Konyushkov to development camp," July 2025. [2] Sportsnet.ca, "Bogdan Konyushkov: The right-handed defenseman Montreal Canadiens are keeping an eye on," July 2025.
Sports news reveal that Bogdan Konyushkov, a right-handed defender currently playing for Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), will participate in the Montreal Canadiens' NHL development camp from July 1 to July 3, 2025. This is noteworthy as it is uncommon for KHL players to attend such camps, indicating the Canadiens' management's interest in evaluating Konyushkov's potential position within their defensive depth chart. Moreover, Kent Hughes, the Canadiens' General Manager, is closely observing Konyushkov as a future option to strengthen their blue line and offer flexibility in trade involving other defensemen.
