CSKA Moscow has tied Konstantin Okulov to a new contract, securing the league’s top scorer from the previous Kontinental Hockey League season for the coming years. The extension signals the club’s confidence in the forward as a cornerstone of its offence, reinforcing CSKA’s status as a perennial title contender in Russian and international hockey circles.
The agreement with the Army Men’s leading scorer is projected to cover the duration of the 2024/25 campaign, aligning with the team’s long term planning. Okulov’s consistency and finish have made him a focal point of CSKA’s attacking plans, contributing not only goals but also playmaking value that elevates the entire roster during a demanding schedule that includes the Gagarin Cup run and daily league play.
During the most recent regular season, Okulov appeared in 60 games and produced an impressive 54 points, a tally that included 18 goals and 36 assists, complemented by a positive team impact metric of plus 10. His offensive contributions carried into the playoffs, where in 27 appearances he accumulated 20 points, consisting of 6 goals and 14 assists. These numbers reflect his ability to influence both ends of the ice and to rise to the occasion when the stakes are highest.
In a memorable final series against Ak Bars Kazan, CSKA clinched the Gagarin Cup with a 3–2 victory in the decisive seventh game. Among the scorers for the Kazan side were Anton Slepyshev, Vladislav Kamenev, and Darren Dietz, while Kirill Petrov and Dmitry Voronkov found the back of the net for the CSKA squad, underscoring the high level of competitive depth across both teams in that championship clash. The title run marked CSKA’s continued excellence in the modern era of the league, reinforcing the club’s reputation as a consistent force in Russian hockey.
The previous year witnessed Sergei Fedorov’s group defeating Metallurg Magnitogorsk in the Gagarin Cup Final, a victory that reaffirmed CSKA’s status among the league’s elite and highlighted the club’s ability to navigate the playoff grind with discipline and strategic execution. Okulov’s role within this framework mattered greatly, as his production and leadership helped shape timely performances when they counted most and provided a reliable offensive engine for the team across the tournament arc.
Recent developments also touched on the broader landscape of Russian hockey as Dmitry Orlov, a former defenseman for the Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League, stated his decision not to return to Russia to continue his professional career at this time. The decision signals the ongoing international movement of players and the evolving choices that shape rosters and team strategies within the KHL and surrounding leagues. This context underscores the importance of locking in core players like Okulov, whose contributions extend beyond statistics to influence team culture, work ethic, and on-ice leadership. [Source: league reporting and official team communications]