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Manitoba Moose Goaltender Chris Driedger Signs One-Year Deal With KHL's Traktor Chelyabinsk

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Jun 17, 2025 5:32 PM

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Chris Driedger, a talented goaltender with a promising career in the NHL, has made the decision to sign a one-year deal with Traktor Chelyabinsk in the KHL. After spending several seasons with the Manitoba Moose, Driedger’s move signals a new chapter in his professional journey. Known for his impressive performances and potential, he departs from the AHL with a track record that captured the attention of international teams.

With this transition, Driedger aims to continue developing his skills in a competitive league that has seen numerous NHL players thrive. His decision reflects a strategic choice to gain more playing time and visibility rather than staying in the shadow of a crowded NHL goalie lineup. Fans and analysts alike are curious to see how he adapts to the KHL’s playing style and the challenges that come with it.

As he embarks on this new adventure, Driedger hopes to showcase his talent and potentially pave the way for a return to the NHL in the future. For fans of the Manitoba Moose and those who followed Driedger's career closely, this move is both exciting and bittersweet, representing both an end and a beginning in his professional hockey story.

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