"Pyotr has been extremely solid for both Carolina and Chicago since coming to North America last season," said Waddell. "We believe he has a bright future in our crease, and we're excited to watch him as he continues to grow as a person and player."
Kochetkov, 23, has posted a 2-0-2 record, 2.00 goals-against average, .914 save percentage and one shutout in four NHL games with Carolina in 2022-23. He has earned a 5-0-2 record, 2.16 goals-against average, .909 save percentage and one shutout in seven career regular-season appearances with the Hurricanes, becoming the 13th goaltender in NHL history to earn at least one point in each of his first seven career games. The 6'3", 193-pound netminder also posted a 1-2 record in four playoff appearances with Carolina last season. Kochetkov has also earned a 2-2-1 record, 3.00 goals-against average and .911 save percentage in five American Hockey League (AHL) games with Chicago in 2022-23, and he has now registered a 15-3-2 record, 2.32 goals-against average and .918 save percentage in 20 career AHL games. He made six playoff appearances with Chicago last season, posting a 5-1 record and two shutouts to help the Wolves capture the 2022 Calder Cup championship. Before moving to North America in February, Kochetkov played 49 career Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) games with Sochi, St. Petersburg, Vityaz and Nizhny Novgorod from 2018-22, earning a 16-25-3 record, 2.48 goals-against average, .920 save percentage and three shutouts. The Penza, Russia, native was named Best Goaltender at the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship after leading his home country to a bronze medal. Kochetkov was selected by Carolina in the second round, 36th overall, of the 2019 NHL Draft.
