Now that Vadim Shipachyov has signed with the Vegas Golden Knights, all eyes turn to Evgeni Dadonov for the next big name to come out of the KHL (sorry Ilya). Dadonov may not have the elite-level skill that some Russian snipers have had in the past, but make no mistake that he can be an effective offensive winger at the NHL level.
The team the most often linked to Dadonov are those same Golden Knights, as they try to find ways to make their team competitive right from the start. Even today George McPhee admitted that he has had discussions with the 28-year old, but isn’t sure where he’ll land.
Outside of Vegas, there has been considerable interest around the league but no concrete discussions between a team and Dadonov’s camp. The Maple Leafs have been rumored to have interest, while he has been tenuously linked to the Canadiens, Rangers and Hurricanes. He could always return to the team that drafted him in Florida, though that seems like a dark horse given their history.
So we ask you, the PHR public where you think Dadonov will end up. Make sure you leave a comment to explain why, and take a guess at the contract details.
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Connorsoxfan
Vegas 3/15
mikehawk120
Vegas
bewilderize
Flyers…after they trade Giroux