Andrei Vasilevskiy is a Russian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League. He was drafted in the first round, 19th overall, by the Lightning at the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
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On September 27, 2014, Vasilevskiy was assigned to the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League (AHL), the top minor league affiliate of the Tampa Bay Lightning. On 15 December 2014, Vasilevskiy was named the CCM/AHL Player of the Week.
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Based on his performance he gained nicknamed “Big Cat” and “Vasy”, Vasilevskiy won the Vezina Trophy as the league’s top goaltender in the 2018–19 season and has led the league in wins for five consecutive seasons (2017–18 to 2021–22).
He also backstopped the Lightning to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2020 and 2021, winning the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player in the 2021 playoffs while also holding the NHL record for most wins in a single postseason (18 in 2020).
How Much Does Andrei Vasilevskiy Make A Year?
Andrei Vasilevskiy earns an average annual salary of $1 million.
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