Zhulin could make his debut for Ak Bars today

Kazan striker scored 13 goals in 21 games

28-year-old striker in line for start against Avangard

According to Sport-Express, forward Danil Zhulin could make his debut for Ak Bars Kazan today.

The 28-year-old striker joined Kazan from Severstal Cherepovets during the off-season and has impressed in pre-season, scoring 13 goals in 21 games.

Zhulin is a product of the Ak Bars youth system and spent the first six seasons of his career with the Kazan club, making over 200 appearances. He then moved to Severstal in 2018 and has since scored over 100 goals in the KHL.

Zhulin is a versatile forward who can play on either wing or at center. He is a good skater and has a good shot. He is also a strong forechecker and is not afraid to go into the corners.

If Zhulin does make his debut today, he is likely to start on a line with Nigel Dawes and Kirill Petrov.