Utah Mammoth Lock in KHL Breakout Star Yegor Borikov with Three-Year Entry-Level Deal

The Utah Mammoth have officially signed forward Yegor Borikov to a three-year entry-level contract, set to begin in the 2026–27 season. The 20-year-old winger is coming off a breakout year in the KHL, where he set career highs in goals, assists, and points while showcasing a strong two-way game.

A Breakout Season in the KHL

Borikov played for Dinamo Minsk in the 2025–26 season, recording 16 goals and 14 assists for 30 points in 59 regular-season games, along with a +6 rating. He also made his presence felt physically, finishing second on the team with 78 hits. His offensive contributions included four game-winning goals, ranking fourth on the team.

Playoff Success and Loan Impact

In the KHL playoffs, Borikov added two goals in seven games before finishing the postseason on loan with Metallurg Zhlobin in the Belarusian Extraleague. There, he made an immediate impact, posting 2 goals and 6 assists in just four playoff games to help the club win its third league title in five seasons.

Career Numbers and Milestones

Over 167 career KHL games with Dinamo Minsk, Borikov has totaled 33 goals and 30 assists for 63 points, with a +24 rating. In 18 career playoff appearances, he has 10 points (9 goals, 1 assist), including a standout 2025 postseason where he scored seven goals in 11 games—tying Evgeny Kuznetsov’s record for most goals in a single playoff run by a player aged 20 or younger.

Development and Draft Background

Before turning pro, Borikov played in the MHL with Dinamo-Shinnik Bobruysk, posting 12 goals and 12 assists in 50 games. He also helped Metallurg Zhlobin’s junior program win Belarusian Extraleague championships in 2023 and 2026.

Selected by Utah in the fourth round (110th overall) of the 2025 NHL Draft, Borikov is now officially part of the organization’s promising young forward core. Mammoth GM Bill Armstrong praised the signing, saying, “Yegor is a strong two-way winger with offensive upside who had a very productive year. We look forward to continuing to watch his development.”