Maxim Shabanov
25-Year-Old
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Shabanov is coming over to North America on a one-year, entry-level deal with the Islanders after playing in Russia for several years. There's some potential here, as his offensive output increased in each of his last three years in the KHL. The 24-year-old produced 23 goals, 44 assists and a plus-17 rating over 65 regular-season contests in 2024-25, and he also had 20 points in 21 postseason outings. Those are impressive numbers, and while he is a skilled player, his size (5-foot-8, 156 pounds) is a concern for making the transition to the NHL. The left-shot winger is a name worth monitoring this year, but he'll need to prove he can be an effective player on a smaller ice surface -- he could end up in the AHL if he doesn't impress the Islanders' coaching staff. Read Past Outlooks
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Prospect
Shabanov signed a one-year, entry-level contract with the Islanders in July of 2025.
Pots first goal in NHL debut
Shabanov scored his first career goal in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Penguins.
ANALYSIS
Signed by the Islanders out of the KHL in July, the 25-year-old winger saw just 9:45 of ice time in his NHL debut, the lowest mark on the team, but Shabanov made it count by snapping a one-timer past Tristan Jarry inside the final minute of the second period to tie the game at 3-3. Shabanov's small stature could prevent him from making a consistent impact in North America at the top level, but he has clear offensive skills and finished third in the KHL scoring race last season with 67 points (23 goals, 44 assists) in 65 games. The Isles have a crying need in their top six for some skill to support Mathew Barzal and Bo Horvat, and Shabanov could see his grow role once he gets comfortable in his new environment.
Signed by the Islanders out of the KHL in July, the 25-year-old winger saw just 9:45 of ice time in his NHL debut, the lowest mark on the team, but Shabanov made it count by snapping a one-timer past Tristan Jarry inside the final minute of the second period to tie the game at 3-3. Shabanov's small stature could prevent him from making a consistent impact in North America at the top level, but he has clear offensive skills and finished third in the KHL scoring race last season with 67 points (23 goals, 44 assists) in 65 games. The Isles have a crying need in their top six for some skill to support Mathew Barzal and Bo Horvat, and Shabanov could see his grow role once he gets comfortable in his new environment.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 11:19
- Average Power Play TOI: 0:13
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 0:00
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Heading to NHL
Shabanov signed a one-year, entry-level contract with the Islanders on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
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Slated for first-line role
Shabanov is expected to begin training camp in a first-line role alongside Bo Horvat, who is recovering from an ankle injury, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports Monday.
ANALYSIS
Shabanov looks set to be given every opportunity to earn a spot on the Opening Night roster during training camp. The 24-year-old Shabanov will be making his North American debut after agreeing to terms on a one-year, entry-level deal this offseason. Still, if the Russian struggles to adjust, he could find himself playing some games in the minors at some point during the 2025-26 campaign.
Shabanov looks set to be given every opportunity to earn a spot on the Opening Night roster during training camp. The 24-year-old Shabanov will be making his North American debut after agreeing to terms on a one-year, entry-level deal this offseason. Still, if the Russian struggles to adjust, he could find himself playing some games in the minors at some point during the 2025-26 campaign.