The name Alexander Zharovsky is quickly picking up and making waves overseas from Quebec. Drafted 34th overall in the 2nd round of the 2025 draft, this talented forward has been making a name for himself in the KHL for Salavat Yulaev Ufa.
Who is Alexander Zharovsky?
18 years old, standing at 6'1" and 165 pounds, this Russian player has an impressive track record.
Starting in U16, Zharovsky had a hot start, playing 55 games and racking up an impressive 125 points (52 goals and 73 assists) in the 2022-23 season with Vityaz Podolsk.
Fast-forwarding to the 2024-25 season, Alexander debuted on Tolpar Ufa in the MHL (Junior Hockey League), winning Best Rookie, with a score line of 50 points in 45 games (24 goals and 26 assists).
Currently in the 2025-26 season, Zharovsky was called up to play in the KHL, where he has played 19 games with 15 points, 6 goals and 9 assists.
Here he is! Alexander Zharovsky nets PPG!
— KHL (@khl_eng) October 25, 2025
9 PTS in 11 GP for the 18-year-old. pic.twitter.com/nzyzlt7qPn
Making an Impact
In a recent interview, when asked about his breakout KHL season, the 18-year-old prospect said he's "feeling better every game," with his increased ice time. Mentioning feeling "less fear and hesitation," he also acknowledges he has a lot of room to grow and improve, and demonstrated confidence and growing maturity on and off the ice.
Montreal scouts have been closely monitoring him, thoroughly impressed with his performances, and mention him as a "top-six player," with an elite combination of playmaking, vision, and excellent hands.
Matching fellow Russian, former-KHL player, and current Canadien's rookie, Ivan Demidov, Zharovsky is on the same scoring pace for Rookie of the Year. To summarize, having another prospect who possibly has as much talent as Demidov does, the Canadiens have quite the prospect line-up incoming.
At the start of 2025-26 season, Alexander Zharovsky matches the scoring pace of 2025 KHL Rookie of the Year — Ivan Demidov. pic.twitter.com/l8uhX0hn4n
— KHL (@khl_eng) October 25, 2025
For Montreal, Zharovsky represents a high upside, with elite hands, hockey IQ and a natural playmaking ability that can translate into an NHL-level impact. All signs point to Alexander Zharovsky becoming a standout piece in the Canadien's future, and with this impressive KHL production, many fans have their attention turned to him as a legitimate prospect to watch closely. If this trajectory continues, Zharovsky could soon become one of the most exciting young talents in the organization.