Rumor: Toronto, Nashville, Utah, NY Islanders teams with interest in Maxim Shabanov

[Fight4yourRight]

Flyers probably the front runner with a very thin top 6 and existing Russian connections. Torts factor didn’t seem to scare Kuzmenko in waiving.

 

[icelander25]

For one or two seasons at the 2C until they find a replacement after Nelson, I wouldn’t mind matching him with Tsyplakov

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

...damn...this guy is Garland size...he'd fit into one of my shoes...

 

[Rare Jewel]

...damn...this guy is Garland size...he'd fit into one of my shoes...

You know what they say about big feet...

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

You know what they say about big feet...

...expensive to buy shoes...

 

[Rare Jewel]

...expensive to buy shoes...

Yeah, but you'll never tip over.

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

Yeah, but you'll never tip over.

 

[Palffy42]

He is Russian so a no-go. Look elsewhere.

 

[Fonzieleaf]

He is Russian so a no-go. Look elsewhere.

Very insightful post.

 

[wetcoast]

By KHL scoring standards, his numbers are very good and so far this season he's over a PPG/top 5 in scoring.

Sure that's great but there are lots of guys who can't break into a top 6 in the NHL who are great producers in the KHL and given his size he is questionable I would think.

 

[WangMustGo]

Sure that's great but there are lots of guys who can't break into a top 6 in the NHL who are great producers in the KHL and given his size he is questionable I would think.

You could be right, but for teams like the Isles and Flyers that need more skill in their top 6 he’s a no brainer to add. The isles will likely be losing both Palmieri and Nelson, signing a guy like this is low risk-high reward.

 

[Appleyard]

The Flyers have not spoken to him. That news is false.

 

[eojsmada]

But have they WRITTEN to him?

LOL...sorry...I just know that if Bettman said something like that, writing doesn't count as speaking, so he wouldn't be lying.

 

[Kegs]

I might need additional scouting reports here but my first instinct is - but why?

Maxim Shabanov - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Maxim Shabanov, 2000-10-07 Chelyabinsk, RUS Russia. Most recently in the KHL with Traktor Chelyabinsk. Complete player biography and stats.

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24yo, 5'8, 157lbs with okay KHL numbers.

Doesn't exactly scream NHL regular to me.

Ok numbers? He is literally 2nd in khl scoring. The guy in first is an older nhl veteran. The khl is a very high level league.

 

[Appleyard]

But have they WRITTEN to him?

LOL...sorry...I just know that if Bettman said something like that, writing doesn't count as speaking, so he wouldn't be lying.

There will be an article out later today which will include the names of four of the teams who have actually shown interest... Flyers are not one of them as things stand.

 

[eojsmada]

There will be an article out later today which will include the names of four of the teams who have actually shown interest... Flyers are not one of them as things stand.

I figured...I was just messing around.

 

[The Shrike]

5'8 157lbs....leaves thread.

Egor Korshkov is 6'4" all day, Alex Debrincat is only 5'8"

 

[SEALBound]

Ok numbers? He is literally 2nd in khl scoring. The guy in first is an older nhl veteran. The khl is a very high level league.

Check post dates bud. Glad hes doing well

 

[Devilmademedoit]

By KHL scoring standards, his numbers are very good and so far this season he's over a PPG/top 5 in scoring.

By khl standards is the key.