Barracuda Honor Igor Chernyshov and Quentin Musty as Rookies of the Year

The San Jose Barracuda have wrapped up their team award announcements, highlighting the standout performances of Igor Chernyshov and Quentin Musty as their Rookies of the Year. Both players showcased remarkable talent during their inaugural seasons, making significant contributions to the team’s success.

Igor Chernyshov, selected by the San Jose Sharks in the second round of the 2024 NHL Draft, brought valuable experience from his time in the Russian Kontinental Hockey League with Dynamo Moskva. In the 2025-26 season, he split his time between the Sharks and the Barracuda, appearing in 41 AHL games where he netted 13 goals and tallied 33 points. Despite his limited time in the league, Chernyshov finished ninth on the team in scoring, proving his capability on the ice.

His performance extended to the NHL as well, where he played 28 games and recorded nine goals along with 19 points, further establishing himself as a promising prospect for the Sharks.

Quentin Musty, on the other hand, entered the professional ranks fresh from the Sudbury Wolves of the Ontario Hockey League. As the Sharks’ 26th overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, Musty made an immediate impact in the AHL, playing 61 games and scoring 21 goals, accumulating a total of 45 points. He tied for third on the team in goals and ranked fourth in points, demonstrating his offensive prowess.

Looking ahead, Musty appears poised to return to the Barracuda for the 2026-27 season, while Chernyshov is expected to make a full-time jump to the NHL next season. Regardless of their future paths, both players left a significant mark during their rookie campaigns with the Barracuda.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.