Philipp Kurashev

Philipp Kurashev
Kurashev with the Sharks on 4 April 2026
Born (1999-10-12) 12 October 1999 (age 27)
Davos, Switzerland
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 San Jose Sharks
HC Lugano
Chicago Blackhawks
National team   Switzerland
NHL draft 120th overall, 2018
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career 2019–present

Philipp Kurashev (Russian: Филипп Курашев; born 12 October 1999) is a Swiss–Russian professional ice hockey forward. He currently plays for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Chicago Blackhawks. Outside of the NHL, Kurashev has played for HC Lugano of the National League (NL).

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Kurashev played three seasons with the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).

He was drafted 120th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2018 NHL entry draft. On 12 March 2019, Kurashev signed a three-year entry-level contract to join the Blackhawks. He was sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Rockford IceHogs.

On 15 January 2021, the Blackhawks called him up and Kurashev made his NHL debut in a 5–2 loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning. On 19 January, Kurashev scored his first NHL goal against Sergei Bobrovsky in a 5–4 overtime loss against the Florida Panthers. On 12 August 2022, Kurashev signed a one-year, $750000 contract to stay with the Blackhawks. On 23 July 2023, Kurashev signed a two-year, $4.5 million contract to stay with the Blackhawks.

On 17 January 2025, Kurashev signed a one-year, $1.2 million contract to join the San Jose Sharks.

References

  1. ↑ "Blackhawks' Philipp Kurashev: Enigmatic Russian drafted by Chicago". CBS Sports. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Release: Blackhawks agree to terms with Kurashev". Chicago Blackhawks. Archived from the original on November 28, 2020. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Philipp Kurashev's autumn in Switzerland fueled his Blackhawks breakthrough". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Blackhawks' overtime loss spoils strong performance from young players". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Release: C. Jones, Kurashev Sign One-Year Contract Extensions". Chicago Blackhawks. Archived from the original on September 8, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Release: Blackhawks Agree to Terms with Kurashev". Chicago Blackhawks. Archived from the original on July 23, 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Sharks sign forward Philipp Kurashev to a one-year contract". San Jose Sharks. Retrieved June 30, 2026.

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