Omsk's "Avangard" remains optimistic about potentially securing one of their goalkeepers
Mikhail Berdin's tenure with Avangard Omsk has yet to yield significant results, according to the latest reports. Despite being listed as a goalie for the 2025-2026 Avangard Omsk roster, Berdin has not made a substantial impact on the team as of yet[1].
The club has been actively seeking to sell Berdin, but as of now, no successful sale has been announced[3]. Interestingly, it was revealed that "Amur" had shown interest in Berdin, but an intervention from "Vityaz" led to Maxim Drozhko being bought instead[4].
The General Manager of Avangard, Alexei Sopyan, believes Berdin should be the first number in another team to get regular playing time[5]. This sentiment suggests that Berdin's lack of playing time with Avangard might be a contributing factor to his limited impact on the team.
Last season, Berdin played 11 games in the regular KHL championship and recorded an impressive average save percentage of 92.88%, saving 1.89 goals per 60 minutes[6]. However, Berdin missed a considerable number of games due to injury[7].
As Berdin remains in contact with his agent, it is possible that negotiations for his transfer to another team are ongoing. The future of Berdin with Avangard Omsk remains uncertain, and fans and analysts alike will be eagerly awaiting updates on his situation.
[1] https://www.sport-express.ru/khl/2022/08/23/16485249/ [2] https://www.sport-express.ru/khl/2022/09/06/16520179/ [3] https://www.sport-express.ru/khl/2022/08/24/16485634/ [4] https://www.sport-express.ru/khl/2022/08/24/16485634/ [5] https://www.sport-express.ru/khl/2022/08/24/16485634/ [6] https://www.sport-express.ru/khl/2022/08/24/16485634/ [7] https://www.sport-express.ru/khl/2022/08/24/16485634/
Berdin's impressive performance in hockey, as demonstrated by his high average save percentage last season, may attract potential interested sports teams looking to bolster their goalie positions. Given that Avangard Omsk has been considering selling Berdin, there is a possibility that he could join another hockey team in the future.
