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National Hockey League (NHL) -  We have updated Evgeni Dadonov (Florida Panthers)'s profile with content in the different sections and new stats. (Link to player's profile) READ MORE

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National Hockey League (NHL) -  As we pointed out a couple of days ago, it looks like Evgeni Dadonov (Florida Panthers) signed an entry level deal with the Panthers despite a 2-yrs deal he was reported to sign less than two months ago. His coach in Traktor Andrei Nazarov commented the situation as it follows:

SKA and KHL fought for Joel Kwiatkowski, but all ended well as overseas they recognized his KHL contract. And a couple of days ago we were told that Florida wants to take away Evgeni Dadonov (Florida Panthers), who accordingly with KHL rules got a new 2-years contract. But it looks like Florida isn't worried.

What do you want to do now?

We might go to a law court. Or we could even ask Pavel Bure, who lives in Florida, to be our embassador and help us protecting our interests.

What, from your point of view, can be a realistic compensation for Dadonov?

We don't need a compensation, we need Dadonov. But if we speak about money, I'd say that with the current financial situation in the KHL our clubs, for a second-third rounder should obtain 500.000-1.000.000 dollars. With these money we can buy one or two good players.

Are you sure that Dadonov won't report on July 23rd, when Traktor's camp will start?

Opposite, I hope that in North America and his agent will change their mind. One year ago we let go Vyacheslav Voinov (Los Angeles Kings) who's now stuck in the AHL and stopped progressing. He doesn't understand how it works in America, if your trainer doesn't consider you, you won't get a chance and you'll be out from the team.

What would be your ideal ending?

We are ready to let Dadonov go, but only in 2 years, when his contract will run out. Or also, we can agree on a similar way as Washington with Varlamov, who was signed, but he kept on playing for Lokomotiv. Such an agreement would be good for both sides.

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National Hockey League (NHL) -  As reported by North American sources, Evgeni Dadonov (Florida Panthers) might have signed an entry-level contract with the Panthers. But the situation is tricky because not more than two months ago Dadonov signed a two-years deal with his KHL hometown club, Tratkor Chelyabinsk. Although in a first time it looked like it was a done deal, thanks to Nazarov (Dadonov's coach in the KHL) words, now the situation embittered as Nazarov gave another interview in which he declared that he "is not going to release Dadonov in America. I wished him good luck as a player, but as a team's leader I can't release him. I await him in the team's training camp, which starts on July 23. If he won't we'll have to consider sanctions or penalties. When Dadonov finally will decide to leave to North America, we, all together, will solve this problem in accordance with the KHL rules. For now the question remains open." Nazarov also pointed out that the Panthers never announced Dadonov's sign officially. The situation is going to be cleared up probably this week.

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National Hockey League (NHL) -  Evgeni Dadonov (Florida Panthers) was drafted in the 3rd round (71st overall) of the 2007 draft by the Florida Panthers and has been a player that a few people have kept an eye on as a future star.
Dadonov was one player I continued to miss while at the Teen Ranch at the Panthers Development Camp so unfortunately I did not have the chance to talk to him.(Letsgoamerks.com article by Keith Wozniak) READ MORE

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Continental Hockey League (KHL) -  Forward Evgeni Dadonov (Florida Panthers), who recently signed a new 2-year deal with KHL's Traktor Chelyabinsk, is currently skating with the Florida Panthers in the team's development camp, started on June 1st. The franchise's prospects will skate until June 7th. Considering his situation with Traktor, it's unlikely that Dadonov will report later this fall.

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Continental Hockey League (KHL) -  19 years old Evgeni Dadonov (Florida Panthers) decided to sign a new 2-yr deal with Traktor Chelyabinsk. Dadonov, who was a free agent, has been tied by rumors with CSKA Moscow and Florida Panthers, and he declared not much time ago that he was going to attend the Panthers' development camp. It's now unlikely that he will report in America this fall, whatever will be his summer path. READ MORE

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World Championships -  In the second match team Russia played in Austria against the local National team, head coach Vyacheslav Bykov decided to give more room to the youngsters. If in the first match Evgeni Dadonov (Florida Panthers) and Igor Makarov (Chicago Blackhawks) were left out from the lineup, friday they played a nice role on the team and replied with great perfomances, with the other youngsters who were dressed in the first match, Maxim Goncharov (Phoenix Coyotes) and Andrei Zubarev (Atlanta Thrashers). Also Konstantin Korneev (Montreal Canadiens) was part of the match, but he's a regular with team Russia for the last three years.

It was Maxim Goncharov (Phoenix Coyotes) the one who had the honor of opening the dancing with a big slapshot after a won faceoff in the offensive zone. Maxim Kondratiev (Anaheim Mighty Ducks) made it 2-0 with another big time slapper in the dying seconds for the first period.

After two minutes of the middle period Igor Makarov (Chicago Blackhawks) deflected in a great centering pass by Evgeni Dadonov (Florida Panthers) from the right circle. Three minutes later Andrei Zubarev (Atlanta Thrashers), with a nice top shelf wristshot, finalized a great, quick combination in the offensive zone that seen the puck travelling from Radulov, to Gorovikov and to Atlant's player very quickly

And it was again Zubarev who, with a great breakout pass from the own zone launched Radulov on a quick counter attack free to score the 5-0 goal.

Prospect shined again after goals coming from Maxim Rybin (assisted by Konstantin Korneev (Montreal Canadiens)) and Denis Kulyash (Nashville Predators), Evgeni Dadonov (Florida Panthers) scored Russia's eigth goal, deflecting in a slap shot by Vitaliy Atyushov (Ottawa Senators), who was assisted by Andrei Zubarev (Atlanta Thrashers).

Russia's next commitment will be the Euro Hockey Tour last stage in the Czech Republic.

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Continental Hockey League (KHL) -  Some rumors coming from the Russian press state that Evgeni Dadonov (Florida Panthers) is actively chased by the CSKA Moscow. The talented winger, who's just been called by Bykov to the national team, will be a free agent in a month. Traktor has offered him a new contract, but it seems that Dadonov is examining many other proposal. READ MORE

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World Championships -  Vyacheslav Bykov and Igor Zakharkin released the list of the roster that will start the preparations for the 2009 IIHF WC and will play two test matches in Austria on April 8th and 10th. Some interesting callings are Evgeni Dadonov (Florida Panthers) and Andrei Zubarev (Atlanta Thrashers). READ MORE

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Continental Hockey League (KHL) -  Russianprospects.com features an article about Alexander Vasiliev , who is a nineteen years old right wing with a knack for scoring. He is a player that was a bit overhyped back in the days as he has been overlooked in the past two drafts and, more importantly, for the major tournaments with team Russia after the 2006-07 season. In that year he had a very strong Ivan Hlinka tournament, as Russia conquered a bronze medal and he was the team’s top scorer, outscoring the likes of Alexei Cherepanov (New York Rangers), Evgeni Dadonov (Florida Panthers) and Sergei Korostin (Dallas Stars). READ MORE

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U20 ADT Can-Rus Challenge -  Russian coach Sergei Nemchinov has to change lines once again as the OHL guys can’t play in these last two games. Because of that the first line is made up of Kagarlitsky, Klyukin and Evgeni Dadonov (Florida Panthers), the second features Dubrovsky, Pavel Chernov and Nikontsev, the third Artem Yarchuk , Komaristy and Vadim Ermolaev, the fourth Mikhail Fisenko and Menshikov, plus a spare from the other lines. The starting goalkeeper remains Sergei Gaiduchenko (Florida Panthers), it seems that Alexander Pechursky (Pittsburgh Penguins) could not get Nemchinov’s trust in the unique chance he got. (Detailed game recap by Alessandro Seren Rosso exclusively for russianprospects.com) READ MORE

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U20 Four Nations Tournament -  In the second game of the four-nations tournament in Czech Republic Russia beaten Sweden with a 5-2 score, with the goals by Evgeni Dadonov (Florida Panthers) (two), Dubrovsky, Golovkov and Bochkov. The creas was defended by Alexander Pechursky (Pittsburgh Penguins). Nemchinov’s team has played well, without giving a chance to the opponents despite at some moment the game was tied at two. Team Sweden though was far to be their best one as their head coach preferred to call for this tournament some new players to try them out.

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U20 4 Nations Tournament -  Despite being outshot 45-34 by the opponents, Russia started the Finn stage of the four nations tournament with a convincing victory over Sweden. Goals were scored by Sayustov in the second period, Evgeni Dadonov (Florida Panthers), Alexei Cherepanov (New York Rangers) and Yuri Alexandrov (Boston Bruins) in the third period. Good performance by Sergei Bobrovsky in goal since he stopped 44 shots. Rangers’ Cherepanov ended the game with one goal and one assist, just like Yuri Aleksandrov, Dmitri Sayustov and Evgeni Dadonov (Florida Panthers). Next match will be played on the November 9th against the host team, Finland national team.

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U20 4 Nations Tournament -  U20 Team Russia's coaching staff anounced the preliminary roster for the upcoming 4 Nations Tournament.

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GOALIES: : Sergei Bobrovsky Metallurg Novokuznetsk Alexey Zhigarev Krylia Sovetov Semen Varlamov (Washington Capitals) Lokomotiv Yaroslavl  

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DEFENSE: Yuri Alexandrov (Boston Bruins) Severstal Cherepovets Pavel Doronin Salavat Yulaev Ufa Alexey Grishin Vityaz Podolsk Chekhov Valery Zhukov Torpedo Nizhni Novgorod Alexey Ishmametev HK MVD Balashikha Marat Kalimulin Lada Togliatti Evgeni Kurbatov Avangard Omsk Ivan Maximkin Dynamo Moscow Jacob Seleznev Neftyanik Almetievsk Vasily Tokranov Ak Bars Kazan  

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FORWARDS: Egor Averin Avangard Omsk Alexei Cherepanov (New York Rangers) Avangard Omsk Ruslan Bashkirov (Ottawa Senators) Khimik Mytischy Anton Lazarev Khimik Mytischy Evgeni Bodrov Lada Togliatti Alexander Vasyunov (New Jersey Devils) Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Alexander Ryabev Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Vadim Golubtsov Amur Khabarovsk Artem Gordeyev Salavat Yulaev Ufa Evgeni Dadonov (Florida Panthers) Traktor Chelyabinsk Andrei Popov (Philadelphia Flyers) Traktor Chelyabinsk Ilya Kablukov (Vancouver Canucks) CSKA Moscow Nikita Klyukin Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Sergei Korostin (Dallas Stars) Dynamo Moscow Alexander Polukhin Dynamo Moscow Maxim Mamin Metallurg Magnitogorsk Dmitry Sayustov Torpedo Nizhni Novgorod Viktor Tikhonov Severstal Cherepovets Marat Fakhrutdinov Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk

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Super League -  Evgeni Dadonov (Florida Panthers) is one of the up and coming 89 born right wings who has at one point being compared to Pavel Datsyuk (Detroit Red Wings) in his understanding of the game and style of play. While Dadonov has a long way to achieve Datsyuk’s accomplishments, the young forward is on his way, already with more than a season of professional hockey under his belt with HC Traktor. Our correspondent Alessandro Seren Rosso had a chance to conduct the interview with Evgeny in collaboration with the HC Traktor press department, who have been very helpful and accommodating, deserving a lot of the praise for their assistance. READ MORE

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Director of Scouting Scott Luce always seems more intrigued by one of his picks than the rest in each draft. Saturday that guy was third-rounder Evgeni Dadonov (Florida Panthers), a Russian whose skill level he said compares to that of Detroit's Pavel Datsyuk (Detroit Red Wings) "He has shift-to-shift consistency and plays with passion," Luce said. Problem is, the NHL and the Russian Hockey Federation have no agreement. Until one is concluded, Russian players are off-limits to NHL teams “It's a bit of a wild card,” Luce admitted. "But you're looking at adding a Datsyuk-style player to our lineup, (so) you've got to take that chance." (By Brian Biggane - PalmBeachPost.com) READ MORE

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Russian Super League -  As the NHL Entry Draft has passed, shockingly only 9 Russians were selected this year. The trend is at least in part due to the lack of a transfer agreement between the NHL and Russia, but may also have to do with the Russian players’ unwillingness to often cross the ocean and tendency to remain in Russia where the pay is very competitive when compared to the lower NHL pay grades. Here are the nine Russian players selected in this year’s draft:

17. NY Rangers – RW – Alexey Cherepanov (Avangard)
60. Ottawa – LW - Ruslan Bashkirov (Quebec)
64. Dallas – RW - Sergei Korostin (Dynamo-2)
71. Florida – RW - Evgeny Dadonov (Traktor)
94. Columbus – LW - Maxim Mayorov (Neftyanik Leninogorsk)
106. NY Islanders – LW - Maxim Grachev (Rimuski)
123. Phoenix- D - Maxim Goncharov (CSKA)
146. Vancouver – LW - Ilya Kablukov (CSKA)
202. Florida – G - Sergei Gaiduchenko (Lokomotiv-2)

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The Russian National Team coaching staff has announced the preliminary roster of Russia’s U20 national team that will compete in the eight matches of the Super Series against Canadian teams as part of the 35th anniversary celebrations since the 1972 Super Series between Soviet and NHL hockey stars.

GOALIES: Semen Varlamov (Washington Capitals) ("Lokomotiv"), Bobrovskiy Sergey ("Metallurg", Novokuznetsk), Vadim Zhelobnyuk ("Dinamo"). Nikita Davydov ("Salavat Yulaev"), Alexey Zhigarev ("Krylya Sovetov"), Galimov Stanislav ("Ak Bars").

DEFENSEMEN: Yuri Alexandrov (Boston Bruins) ("Severstal"), Igor Zubov ("Lokomotiv"), Pavel Doronin ("Salavat Yulaev"), Valery Zhukov ("Torpedo", Nizhniy Novgorod), Konstantin Alexeev ("Sibir"), Evgeniy Kurbatov ("Avangard"), Vyacheslav Voinov ("Traktor"), Alexey Grishin ("Vityaz", Chekhov), Maxim Chudinov ("Severstal"), Ivan Vishnevsky Kirill Tulupov (New Jersey Devils) (both Junior Leagues Quebece, Canada), Maximkin Ivan ("Lada"), Vasiliy Vinogradov ("Kapitan"), Alexey Ishmametev ("Metallurg", Magnitogorsk), Anton Danilov ("Lokomotiv"), Marat Kalimulin ("Lada").

FORWARDS: Alexander Vasyunov ("Lokomotiv"), Artem Anisimov (New York Rangers) ("Lokomotiv"), Alexander Ryabev ("Lokomotiv"), Andrei Popov (Philadelphia Flyers) ("Traktor"), Maxim Mamin ("Metallurg", Magnitogorsk), Anton Glovatsky ("Metallurg", Magnitogorsk), Sergei Zachupeiko ("Salavat Yulaev"), Mikhail Glukhov ("Khimik", Moskovskaya oblast), Ilya Kablukov (CSKA), Vyacheslav Solodukhin (SKA, Sankt-Peterburg), Alexey Cherepanov ("Avangard", Evgeni Bodrov ("Lada"), Egor Averin ("Avangard"), Sergei Korostin ("Dynamo"), Maxim Mayorov ("Ak Bars"), Nikita Filatov (CSKA), Evgeny Dadonov ("Traktor"), Kirill Petrov ("Ak Bars"), Vadim Golubtsov ("Lada"), Viktor Tikhonov ("Severstal"), Vladimir Zharkov (New Jersey Devils) (CSKA), Konstantin Kulikov ("Neftekhimik"), Pavel Fedulov (CSKA), Mikhail Milekhin (CSKA), Marat Fakhrutdinov ("Dinamo"), Sergey Ostapchuk ("Lokomotiv"), Igor Karpov ("Sibir"), Daniil Karpyuk ("Sibir").

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Evgeny Dadonov 's Scouting Report 1: a solid skater with above-average acceleration...can dance around the opponents thanks to his agility...solid first-step quickness...uses an effective stride and takes advantage of multiple gears...okay top-end speed...should add more bulk to his lower-body and keep his feet moving all the time... READ MORE